Wondertree Playschool
This fully outdoor program offers children an opportunity to take part in gently guided playful process art activities, storytime, sensory play, and nature walks. Children are encouraged to explore, play, and create using their natural surroundings as inspiration. Our focus and dedication to run our program outdoors will continue through the winter (save for severe weather).
The program runs four mornings a week Monday - Thursday, with an option for extended days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We maintain a 1:6 ration with each session capped at 18 kids with 3 facilitators. Our program is held in a local Camden County greenspace.
Program Goals
develop an appreciation for our natural world
learn how to observe animals in nature without disturbing the natural habitat of the forest
come to differentiate types of materials that can be gathered (small sticks, leaves) from materials that are critical to the forest and should not be gathered (living plants, branches still on a tree or bush, nests).
use their own discovery tools (5 senses) and mindfulness techniques to observe the seasonal changes in flora and animals. These seasonal changes will be incorporated into play.
use a variety of brought art supplies to drive their own artistic process through prompts from facilitators.
use materials and supplies to creatively solve problems set forth by facilitators.
interact with their peers, and build community through play, while outside in nature
What our day Looks Like
Below is an example of what our day entails.
Each day will follow the same rhythm. The children lead the way in regards to how long they spend in an area or on an activity so times are approximate.
9am Arrival and opening activity
9:30 Circle, songs, and activity prompt
9:30-10:30 Exploration of our main activity
10:30 Snack
11:00 Nature walk and play in nature
12:00 Dismissal (for morning participants)
12:30 Lunch
1:pm Afternoon nature walk/exploration
2:00 Afternoon story and activity in our building classroom
3pm Dismissal
Program Details
Who:
Mixed-aged children from 2.75 - 8 years old
When:
Monday - Thursday from 9am - 12pm (with the option for extended day on Tuesdays & Thursdays until 3pm)
Families may choose Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday or Monday - Thursday (depending on availability)
Where:
Camden County greenspace to be shared upon registration inquiry
2026-27 Session Dates and Costs
Fall Session: September 14th - December 17th
Mondays & Wednesdays - $1,350
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,300
add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $832
Monday thru Thursday - $2,650
add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $832
Winter Session: January 4th - March 25th
Mondays & Wednesdays - $1,100
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,200
add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $768
Monday thru Thursday - $2,300
add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $768
Spring Session: April 5th - June 11th
Mondays & Wednesdays - $950
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,000
add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $640
Monday thru Thursday - $1,950
add Tuesday & Thursday afternoons + $640
Sibling Discount - each additional sibling receives a 20% savings on tuition
Please note that payments made by credit card incur a 3% service fee.
Playschool Billing Policy
Once you have registered and your playschool spot is confirmed, you will receive and invoice for your first session.
A one-time, non refundable deposit of $250 is due within 48 hours. This deposit counts towards your first session payment.
Invoices will be sent six weeks before the start of the next session and a minimum of 50% payment is due within 2 weeks.
If splitting your payment, the second payment is due halfway through the session. You will not receive separate invoices for installments.
2026-27 Payment Schedule
Fall Session:
July 1, 2026 - 50% of tuition due
September 1, 2026 - remainder of tuition balance due
Fall session runs: 9/14/26 - 12/17/26
Winter Session:
November 23, 2026 - 50% of tuition due
December 21, 2026 - remainder of tuition balance due
Winter session runs: 1/4/27- 3/25/27
Spring Session:
February 22, 2027 - 50% of tuition due
March 22, 2027 - remainder of tuition balance due
Spring session runs: 4.5.27- 6/17/27
*If payment is not made for the next session by the due date, Wondertree will begin to fill the spaces from the waitlist. Feel free to reach out if you need to further break it down into installments.
** If your family’s plans change and you do not wish to continue with the next session, please let us know as soon as possible. We maintain a small class size and giving us the chance to fill available spots to others helps us continue to keep our programs running!