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Book a Tour + Current Availability

Tours are available this week and after January 18. The best way to know if Nature’s Lab is the right fit is to see our day in action—outdoor learning, bilingual moments, and the calm structure that helps children thrive.

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Openings

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  • 2-Year-Old Program: 2 openings now (1:5 ratio)

  • Kindergarten Founding Cohort (Now Enrolling)

 

​Kindergarten Information

We will open Kindergarten when we have a full founding cohort of 8 children.
Tours take place in January, paperwork takes time, so the earliest realistic start is March. We do not start with fewer than 8.

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Kindergarten Hours: 8:00am–12:30pm
Tuition: $950/month (includes breakfast + lunch)

Extended Care (Limited): 12:30pm–4:45pm
$550/month (includes afternoon snack)
Extended care is available only for children enrolled in Kindergarten and space is limited.

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If the March cohort does not fill: enrollment rolls into our next start window (June at the earliest).

 

Next step: Choose a tour time below.

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Our Enrollment Process (We Don’t Skip Steps)

 

We’re intentional about enrollment because it protects what families love about Nature’s Lab: a respectful culture, strong relationships, and children who thrive. This process also ensures family–school alignment.

 

Step 1: Submit the Application Inquiry Form (Required Before Touring)

 

Families must complete the Application Inquiry Form first.

No tours will be scheduled without an inquiry form on file.

 

Step 2: Schedule a Tour (Below)

 

After submitting the inquiry form, schedule a tour below. If you don’t see a time that works, email Inquiries@natureslabschool.com

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Step 3: Submit the Official Application

 

After your tour, you may complete the official enrollment application. A complete application includes a $75 non-refundable application fee.

 

Step 4: Enrollment Offers + Next Steps

 

Enrollment offers are based on:

 

  • program availability by age group

  • readiness for our full-time outdoor model

  • family–school alignment

  • the timing of graduating families transitioning to their next programs

 

When Openings Typically Become Available (May–August)

 

Most new openings at Nature’s Lab become available between May and August, and they are typically in our ages 2–4 programs, as graduating families transition to their next stage (often Kindergarten).

 

If you’re planning for summer or fall, we recommend touring before March. Enrollment offers are sent by April, after graduating families finalize their official transition dates. For our 2–4-year-old classrooms, we intentionally onboard one new family every two weeks so each young child receives steady, personalized support while settling into full-time early learning.

 

Planned Capacity Expansion (Up to 7 Additional Spaces)

 

We’re planning to increase our licensed capacity by up to 7 additional spaces to support more families. This is an administrative licensing update that gives us more flexibility while maintaining the same Nature’s Lab standards.

 

What Families Ask Most (Quick Answers)

 

“Will my child be ready for ‘real school’?”

We support children with strong early academics and the learning skills that matter most: confidence, focus, self-regulation, and respectful peer relationships.

 

“How is Spanish taught?”

Spanish is integrated naturally throughout the day by bilingual educators through conversation, routines, songs, stories, and hands-on learning—so children build usable language over time.

 

“What happens when the weather is too hot or too cold?”

We plan intentionally for outdoor comfort and safety with shade, hydration, appropriate gear, and flexible scheduling. Children are supported to stay regulated, comfortable, and engaged throughout the day.

 

We Look Forward to Meeting You

Nature’s Lab is a community built on curiosity, kindness, and deep respect for children, families, and learning. We’re honored you’re considering joining our school family, and we look forward to learning more about your child and your goals.​​​

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6201 Winding Way,

Carmichael, CA 95608

S.Anderson@NaturesLabSchool.com

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