Enrollment

Classroom Options

Nature Preschool, ages 3 to 5:

Schuylkill Center Nature Preschool serves children ages 3-5. Children must be at least 3 years old by September 1 of the school year they will enroll.

All students need to be fully potty trained and able to use the bathroom independently to attend Schuylkill Center Nature Preschool.

Sassafras: All-Outdoor Class:

This class takes place entirely outdoors, with a home base in nature. Children will come indoors only for bathrooms and in dangerous weather.

Sweet Gum and Sycamore: Indoor-Outdoor Classes:

Nature-based, but with an indoor home base. Children spend most of their time outdoors but also return to their indoor classroom at times.

Nature Kindergarten, ages 5 to 6:

Children must be at least 5 years old by September 1 of the school year they will enroll.

Mighty Oaks Indoor / Outdoor Class:

Nature-based, but with an indoor home base. Children spend most of their time outdoors but also return to their indoor classroom at times.

Schedule Options

Nature Preschool offers three weekly schedules:

Five days per week: Monday - Friday
Three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Two days per week: Tuesday and Thursday

Two daily schedule choices are also available for all weekly schedules:

Full-day: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Half-day: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm

Nature Kindergarten offers a schedule of five (Monday - Friday) full days per week: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

Before care is offered in the same three or five day schedules, from 8:00 to 9:00 am.
After care is offered in the same two, three, or five days schedules, from 3:30 to 5:00pm.

Fees and Tuition

Tuition Rates 2022-2023

*Tuition rates subject to change for 2023-2024

	Tuesday and Thursday	Monday, Wednesday, and Friday	Monday - Friday
Before Care	$1,140	$1,480	$2,050
Half Day	$4,090	$5,220	$8,280
Full Day	$6,800	$9,070	$13,600
Kindergarten	---	---	$15,870
After Care	$1,710	$2,220	$3,080

Annual tuition can be paid in full at any time, or divided into installments. A $500 deposit is due at the time of enrollment, and 9 installments for the remaining tuition will be charged on the first of each month, September 1 through May 1.

Applying for Nature Preschool and Kindergarten

The first step of our application process is to schedule a tour. We will be beginning tours for the 2022-2023 school year in November 2021. If you are interested in touring, please sign up for a tour here.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at earlychildhood@schuylkillcenter.org or 215‑853‑6294.