Toddler Co-op Playgroup
Our Toddler Co-op is a nature-based playgroup focused on child-led play via our mud kitchen, obstacle courses, gross motor play, sensory exploration, and process art. It is designed to be an introductory drop-off program for young toddlers who may be beginning the process of separating from primary caregivers. It functions as a cooperative with the presence of a rotating parent volunteer in addition to our Toddler Program Director and additional Wondretree staff. We spend significant time engaging in social-emotional play and navigating concepts such as sharing, boundaries, and communicating needs. Each session is capped at 12 children with 3 facilitators.
Program Goals
develop an appreciation for our natural world
use sensory based exploration and mindfulness techniques to observe the seasonal changes and incorporate these into play
use a variety of art supplies to drive their own artistic process in connection with the theme of the day
interact with their peers and caregivers to 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.
9-9:30 a.m. drop off transition and stations
9:30 a.m. circle time with a read out loud, then exploration of the main activity
10:30 a.m. snack time
11-12 p.m. child-led free play with support
12 p.m. pick up
Parent Volunteer
To maintain our status as a co-op, each parent is asked to volunteer for at least on week per session. All parents/caregivers enrolling in the program will have the opportunity to indicate interest in volunteering on their enrollment form and any dates unavailable. We will then assign interested parents to a random rotation based on interest/availability. Credit will be applied to the next session for each day that parents volunteer.
Program Details
Who:
Mixed-aged children 20 to 33 months
When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 9am -12pm
Where:
A private, fully gated outdoor space in Audubon
(exact location to be shared upon registration or direct inquiry)
2026-27 Session Dates and Costs
Fall Session: September 14th - December 17th
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,300
Winter Session: January 4th - March 25th
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,200
Spring Session: April 5th - June 11th
Tuesdays & Thursdays - $1,000
*See our full program calendar
Please note that payments made by credit card incur a 3% service fee.
Toddler Co-op Billing Policy
Once you have registered and your co-op 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 help