Plant seeds, play with sand,
touch an earth worm, sing like a bird, build a shelter.
Experience
Discover
Observe
Providing a high quality nature preschool for
children ages 2.9 to 6.
Boston Nature Center 500 Walk Hill StreetMattapan, MA 02126
617-983-8500
www.massaudubon.org/boston
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Sample Daily ScheduleBoston Nature Centerprovides three schedule options for families,with extended afternoon hours available for an additional fee.
OPTION 1:
Five days per week, Monday through Friday8:00 AM-3:30 PM
OPTION 2:
Three days per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday8:00 AM-3:30 PM
OPTION 3:
Two day per week, Tuesday and Thursday8:00 AM-3:30 PM
Families provide lunch and two snacks daily. Pathways to Nature is a “NUT FREE” preschool.
Children explore, discover, observe, and experience the
natural world using all of theirsenses while developing an appreciation for nature.
Structured and self-directed playnurtures children’s
imagination, creativity, and self-esteem.
Preschool Sliding Scale:
Sliding Scale Monthly Fees
Income Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Under $48,000 $600 $412 $275
48,001-75,000 $900 $623 $415
75,001-100,000 $1,200 $825 $550
100,001-130,000 $1,500 $1,035 $690
130,001-Over $1,700 $1,170 $780
www.massaudubon.org/boston
Time Activity
8:00 – 9:00 Preschool Arrival
8:00 – 9:30 Learning Stations in the outdoor classroom
9:30 – 10:15 Morning Circle: Introduction to the day!
10:15 – 10:30 Snack
10:30 – 12:15 Small and/or large group outdoorinvestigations of the weekly themes
12:15 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 1:00 Brush teeth, Read Alouds
1:00 – 2:00 Rest
2:00 – 2:15 Snack
2:15 – 3:00 Continued outdoor exploration
3:00 – 3:30 Afternoon Circle: Wrap-up
Pathways to Nature provides a high quality nature preschool for children ages 2.9 to 6. Each day childrenwill discover the natural world through activities fostering academic and emotional/social growth.
Pathways to Nature recognizes the various needs of childrenof different ages, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds, learningstyles and stages of development to create a safe, engaging atmosphere of outdoor play and exploration. Pathways toNature Preschool is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Extended Day Options (3:30 – 6:00 pm)Families may extend their child’s day until 6:00 pm for a fee of $200 per month (5 days), $120 per month (3 days), or $80 per month (2 days), payable monthly with tuition.
“I was really impressed by the caring, intentional interactions among the director, the teachers, familiesand kiddos; the space; and the focus on learning andgrowing through play. As a parent, it's pretty amazing
to know that such a special, thoughtful preschool is in our neighborhood.”
a preschool parent
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