Our TK program gives four-year-olds time to follow their curiosity, develop friendships, and take their ideas further. Outdoor exploration, collaborative projects, storytelling, art, cooking, and caring for our school animals connect learning to everyday life.
Teachers intentionally weave early literacy, mathematical thinking, scientific investigation, and Spanish immersion into these experiences. Children practice asking questions, explaining ideas, negotiating plans, and returning to a challenge when something doesn’t work the first time. As they make choices and take on meaningful responsibilities, they build confidence, discover what interests them, and learn how their contributions matter within a caring community.
Our values in every day life
Community, Kindness, Respect, Understanding, and Curiosity guide how we learn and care for one another. Children practice these values as they welcome a friend into play, care gently for an animal, share ideas, work through a disagreement, and investigate a question. Teachers model these values and support children as they grow.
More Than a Short School Day
Families who choose Full-Day TK at Nature's Lab have one consistent learning community throughout the day.
Instead of piecing together a short school day, aftercare, transportation, and family help, children enjoy small groups, daily outdoor learning, Spanish immersion, animals, real projects, and teachers who already know their story.
Our full-day experience provides opportunities for children to develop across social-emotional, academic, physical, creative, and language domains.
Full-Day TK at
Nature's Lab
Monday–Friday
7:45 AM–4:45 PM
$1,440 per month
TK/Kindergarten Bridge families: $1007 per month
Meals Included
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are included in tuition.
AM TK / Kinder Bridge
Monday–Friday
7:45 AM–12:00 PM
$925/month
PM TK / Kinder Bridge
Monday–Friday
12:00 PM–4:45 PM
$965/month
Extended PM TK / Kinder Bridge
Monday–Friday
11:30 AM–4:45 PM
$995/month
Growing Skills, Confidence, and Independence
Early Math and
Scientific Thinking
Spanish Language Development
Outdoor Learning and Environmental
Stewardship
Social-Emotional
Development
Developmental Readiness
Early Literacy and Language
School Schedule & Care Arrangements
Currently enrolled Bridge and Full-Day families may request full-day backup care at $45 per day, when Nature’s Lab is open but their child’s public
TK/Kindergarten program is closed. Meals and snacks are included, and advance reservations are required. Requests for published school closure days must be submitted at least two weeks in advance; same-week reservations are not guaranteed.
For minimum days, early releases, parent-teacher conference schedule changes, and public school staff development days, families should contact Nature’s Lab as soon as they are notified. Families must also provide their child’s public school calendar before enrollment and communicate any schedule changes.
The TK/Kinder Bridge program follows Nature’s Lab’s annual calendar.
Finding the Right Schedule
Bridge enrollment depends on schedule compatibility, licensing capacity, staffing, and group balance.
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AM Bridge children must be picked up by 12:00 PM.
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PM Bridge children may arrive at 12:00 PM or later.
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AM Bridge pickup after 12:00 PM is billed at $15 per minute.
Families are responsible for transportation to and from Nature's Lab.
Families who need more flexibility may request the Full-Day TK/Kinder option.
FAQ:
How does TK help children prepare for Kindergarten?
Children develop early literacy, mathematical thinking, communication, independence, and confidence through hands-on projects, exploration, and meaningful everyday experiences.
What does Spanish immersion look like in the TK classroom?
Spanish is woven into everyday learning experiences, including conversations, collaborative projects, storytelling, and classroom activities.
Can my child attend TK if they are not yet ready for a full-day program?
Nature's Lab offers AM and PM TK/Kinder Bridge options for children attending a shorter public school day, subject to schedule compatibility and availability. These give families more insight into learning, language, and enrollment options without simply repeating your existing FAQs.