Northeast LA Forest School | Paper Pinecone
Details
Facility Type: 
Preschool
Other
About the Program: 
Northeast LA Forest School is the first forest school in Northeast LA! We are an active, experiential learning program where we provide real-life learning situations for young learners. Our program is inspired by the European model of the Forest Kindergarten, set in the urban park landscapes of Los Angeles. Our curriculum is emergent, based on the expanding curiosities of our students. Our days are centered around hikes and explorations and are rich with opportunities for social-emotional development and early literacy and math skills. Why attend a forest school? Will my child be prepared for kindergarten? Forest Schools build the foundations for academic success. Children who are given the chance to try, fail, and try again learn resilience, take on initiative, and become more inventive. Problem solving skills, social competence, and the openness to learn new things come from the freedom outdoor play provides. The development of these executive functions lead the way to higher learning. Transitions, participation, empathy, and how to engage in a group learning setting are all necessary for kindergarten and skills we practice daily at Northeast LA Forest Wonderschool. Yes, your child will be more than prepared!
Toilet Independence Requirements: 
Diapers are totally fine!
Philosophy and curricula: 
Emergent
Inquiry-Based
Other
Outdoor/Nature-based
Play-Based
Offerings: 
Kindergarten
Pre-K
Summer Program
T-K
Programs: 
Half Day AM
Schedule: 
5 days
Hours: 
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Languages spoken: 
English
Meals Included: 
None
Enrichment activities: 
Large and fine motor skills games, storytelling, music, and yoga
Rolling Admissions: 
No
Application Fee: 
$60.00
Wait List & Priority Enrollment Details: 
Submitting an application through our website will immediately place you on out waitlist which rolls over year to year. Returning families and siblings have priority for new openings.
Waitlist: 
Yes
Staff/Child Ratio: 
1:4
Total Capacity: 
12
Schedules and Fees: 

9a-1p
5 days/wk $1200/mo
3 days/wk $880/mo
2 days/wk $660/mo

Schedules and Fees: 
Age RangeNo. of DaysTimeCost
2-4
5
9a-1p
$1320/Monthly
4-6
5
8:30a-1:30p
$1450/Monthly
Additional Info: 
Deposit of one month's tuition required. Credited toward final month of session upon completion.
Program Director: 
Becca Hackett-Levy
Public or Private: 
Private
Home-based or Center: 
Center
COVID-19 Protocols: 
We have strict Covid Health and Safety policies in place that are modified with local state and county guidelines. As of Fall 2021 we are still requiring the use of masks on top of health screenings, distancing, and the use of a pod system.
School-age distance learning support: 
No

Rates subject to change without notice.

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