About Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a nature immersion education that will enable each child to become creative thinkers, independent and joyful learners, and stewards of the Earth.
Studies show that children are spending more and more time in front of screens rather than exploring and interacting with their environment. A nature-based education can benefit children’s health and development by reducing behavioral problems, enhancing both fine and gross motor skills, and developing creativity and problem solving skills. All while cultivating a connection and love of nature. The nature learning component of Forest Trails Playschool is composed of 100% of the day outdoors, including snacks outdoors, learning by playing in a shaded forest area, and/or nature hikes.
Affiliations
Educational memberships include: the Natural Start Alliance (NSA), the North American Association of Environmental Education (NAAEE), and the League of Environmental Educators in Florida (LEEF). Through these networks, educators can stay up-to-date with the most recent nature education research and participate in professional development and certification programs.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Forest Trails Playschool commits to creating an educational and social environment in which families and educators of diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, respected, and expressly valued. We define diversity as the broad spectrum of cultures, races, ethnicities, language speakers, genders, sexual orientations, religions and creeds, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities that together make up our communities, country, and world. All programs are open to families of all histories, backgrounds, genders, identities and abilities. Forest Trails Playschool does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, gender preference, nationality, religion, or ableness.
