Willow Preschool & Forest Kindergarten

Ages: 3 - 5 (preschool) & 5-7 years old (Forest Kindergarten)

Monday - Thursday; 2-, 3-, and 4- day enrollment options available

Hours: 8:45a - 12p, Preschool & 8:45a - 3:15p Forest Kindergarten

What is Willow Forest Kindergarten? A full-time, nature-immersion program for children ages 5-7, operating Monday through Thursday, 8:45 - 3:15. Using American Forest School pedagogy, we provide an engaging, nature-inspired introduction to early academic skills, with a strong foundation in social-emotional learning and school readiness. Our curriculum incorporates Wild Reading and Wild Math for literacy and math instruction, alongside child-led, hands-on exploration in art and science. It is a transitional year between pre-k and kindergarten (aka transitional kindergarten) or a preparatory year for 1st grade.

Forest Kindergarten can also serve as a part-time enrichment program for children receiving 1st grade-level instruction outside of MSCC. If you plan to eventually enroll your child in the public school system, we recommend starting in that system in 1st grade. However, if your family is committed to a 1st grade education at home or through programs like Home Link or Valley Academy (linked below), we’re excited to collaborate. 

We will schedule individual meetings with families planning to enroll in Willow Forest Kindergarten to ensure your child's educational path aligns with your family's goals and is supported by the program(s) you choose. 

Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid

Mountain Sprouts accepts the WA State Childcare Subsidy and maintains a scholarship program for families who do not qualify for the subsidy. For current tuition & fees, click here. Questions? email info@mtnsprouts.org