Natureplay Preschool at Meadowbrook

Natureplay Preschool at Meadowbrook is a unique educational institution that focuses on discovery-based learning with nature at the foundation of its curriculum. The school's goal is to help young children develop a strong connection with the natural world at an early age, and it achieves this through extended periods of outdoor exploration and child-initiated learning. The preschool features a nature-based program that is unique to the greater Kansas City area, and it is open year-round. Some of the key features of the school include discovery-based learning, a nature-based curriculum, outdoor exploration, child-initiated learning, and extended periods of outdoor play. The school has a low staff-to-child ratio of 1:12, ensuring personalized attention and care for each child, and the staff are committed to providing a wide variety of interesting, hands-on, age-appropriate activities that integrate science, math, literacy, and the arts through nature exploration. The school is licensed for 24 children ages 3 to 5 years and is a Nature Explore Certified Classroom, which requires well-designed outdoor spaces, a commitment to staff development, and family involvement.