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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