Children Thrive Outside

We bring the outdoors to children so they
can THRIVE in childhood and beyond

We Get Your Child Outside!

With At Least 2 Hours Of Discovery Every Day In The Great Outdoors

Children Thrive Outside

We bring the outdoors to children so they can THRIVE in childhood and beyond

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Centennial & Parker, CO

Healthy Body. Spirited Soul. Engaged Mind.

At Our New Dove Valley Location

Your Child Benefits From A MINIMUM 2 Hours A Day Outdoors For:

With Outdoor Classrooms & Play Areas That Connect Them With Nature

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It's No Secret! Children Are Happier & Healthier When They Learn Outside

Give your child free rein to explore incredible outdoor classrooms every day. Each classroom is designed as a targeted learning experience; they explore science in the water zone, get creative in the art area, grow veggies, and more, all while building their physical skills out in the fresh air.

Children Follow Their Unique Genius As They Naturally Prepare For School

Expect a challenging play-based curriculum to help your child THRIVE in childhood and beyond. Each child’s academic and developmental milestones are unique, so lesson plans are tailored to suit their needs in engaging outdoor environments. Children follow their own interests and their teacher’s gentle, expert guidance as they get ready for the school years ahead.

“More outside time means less mask time; it means safe, happy, healthy kids.”

- Jessica & Steve Lloyd

Mother & Son, Owners

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Nurturing Care From A Family Passionate About The Outdoors

With children spending less time outside, owners Steve and Jessica Lloyd designed a safe, healthy learning program rooted in the outdoors. The mother-son team both grew up in nature and commit to giving your child the same advantages they enjoyed.

Expert Teachers Support Your Child's Unique Learning Experience Every Day

Dedicated educators with both experience and credentials guide your child through their learning with experiments and activities with a focus on discovery. In exciting, engaging environments, teachers invest the time and provide the one-on-attention it takes to spark each child’s natural curiosity, joy, and sense of wonder every day.

Healthy Food, cooked On-Site, Keeps Kids Happy, Fuelled Up & Energized

An on-site cook puts the emphasis on nutritious and delicious ingredients for your child’s breakfast, lunch, and snacks, and caters to allergies and sensitivities. Kids stay energized and alert for active days filled with discovery.

Garden-To-Table Growing Makes Adventurous Eaters

Your preschooler helps grow, tend, and harvest lettuce, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, berries, and more in the vegetable garden. Their harvest becomes their daily snacks and they love trying out all the new foods that they worked so hard to grow!

5 Key Benefits Of Being Outside

DON'T DELETE IT

1. Time In Nature Reduces Anxiety

Being in green spaces lowers our levels of cortisol—the stress hormone—as well as our pulse rates, blood pressure, and anxiety.

2. The Natural World Boosts Creativity

Kids respond to the world around them, and exploring open spaces filled with nature helps them innovate, think outside the box, and use their imaginations.

3. Outdoor Play Improves Physical Confidence

With access to outdoor spaces, kids build coordination, gross motor, and risk assessment skills. Plus they’re more likely to stay active throughout their lives.

4. Sunlight & Fresh Air Strengthen Immune Systems

Natural light stimulates the pineal gland for healthy sleep and sunshine promotes the production of Vitamin D for strong bones and muscles, so kids stay strong.

5. Exploration Builds Independence

Outdoor learning puts new concepts and skills in a real-life context so kids understand ideas faster, solve problems and build confidence to navigate the world.