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Garden Sprouts Pre-K

Nature Play and Learning

Garden Sprouts Pre-K transforms the Garden into an outdoor living laboratory, offering a unique learning experience for 4- to 5-year-olds.

Garden Sprouts’ approach integrates nature play, enabling children to observe, explore, and engage with the natural world, fostering a sense of wonder and encouraging discovery and experimentation. Through this hands-on, experiential method, children are introduced to essential Pre-K topics, preparing them for transition to Kindergarten. 

Click here for more information about the Garden Spouts Pre-K philosophy.

For questions, contact gardensproutsprek@hsvbg.org.  

Application

Registration for Spring 2025 is open!

Our unique, nature-based Pre-K program offers children aged 4 to 5 the opportunity to learn through hands-on exploration and discovery in an outdoor classroom.

Registration for the Spring 2025 Semester (January 6 – May 23, 2025) is open! A non-refundable application fee of $100 is required to apply and secure your child’s spot.

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to register!

If you’re interested in securing a place for the Fall 2024 Semester, limited spots are still available. Please contact us at gardensprouts@hsvbg.org for more information.

Learning in Nature

What makes Garden Sprouts Pre-K different from other Pre-K programs?
  • All classes take place outdoors in the Garden’s living laboratory.  
  • Nature-play philosophy is the basis for the learning experience.  
  • A hands-on approach is used to encourage discovery and experimentation. 
  • Program design allows children to enjoy freedom in learning, guided by parameters set by the instructors. 
  • Curriculum is nature themed, allowing the children to explore key Pre-K topics through exploration of nature.  
  • The children spend at least 70% of their time outdoors each day. 

At a Glance

  • Fall Semester: Sept. 4, 2024 – Dec. 20, 2024 
  • Spring Semester: Jan. 6 – May 23, 2025
  • Days of the Week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 
  • Ages: 4-5 (Must be of age by September 1st) 
  • Time: 9 AM to 1 PM (8:30 AM drop off and pick up by 1:15 PM)
  • Closures 
    • Fall Break: Sept. 30 – Oct. 4, 2024* 
    • Thanksgiving: Nov. 25 – 29, 2024
    • Spring Break: Mar. 10 – 14, 2025*
    • * STEM Camps are available for ages 4-12     

      Tuition and Fees

      Members  

      • $400 per month ($100 per week) 
      • Sibling rate*: $300 per month ($75 per week) 

      Non-Members  

      • $500 per month ($125 per week) 
      • Sibling rate*: $400 per month ($100 per week) 
      • Save now and become a member! 

      *Sibling discount only qualities if both are registered for the same semester. 

      Monthly tuition is due on the 15th of each month. $100 application fee is due at  checkout per child to secure a spot. 

      Registration & Cancellation

      Registration  

      Pre-registration is required and must be done online. Credit card payment is required to pay the application fee to secure your child’s spot. Checks or credit cards are accepted as monthly tuition payments and are due on the 15th of each month. If payment is not received by the 20th of the month, a $30 late fee will be processed.

      Cancellation Policy 

      Please notify gardensproutsprek@hsvbg.org of your child’s withdrawal by the 10th of the month you are choosing to withdraw. After the 10th, tuition payments will not be refunded for that month. Application fees are not refundable.

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