Okemos Nursery School

Okemos Nursery School is a quaint, cottage-like private preschool that has been flourishing for over half a century in a beautiful garden setting. The school's approach to education is centered around fostering a sense of joy, wonder, and humor in its students, encouraging them to explore, wonder, dream, and embrace the magic of childhood. The school's unique setting and features, such as native perennial gardens, a sledding hill, log den, and stick fort, invite children to explore and learn through play, promoting a sense of curiosity and wonder. The school's mission is to foster a love of and respect for nature, community, and oneself, while cultivating an early sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship, achieved through hands-on learning and exploration in a supportive community.