Treehouse Forest Preschool
Our Philosphy
Time
Play, exploration, and self-discovery require time. Children need the opportunity to try things, start activities and then return to them so they can learn what they like, what excites them and develop experiences only gained from observation of a whole process. This is the value of time.
Space
Space gives children the physical room to engage and disengage from activities and each other so they can learn to self-regulate and build resilience to others and their environment.
Natural Environment
Being outside is essential to discovery. Nature provides children the chance to be a part of their environment, to see things change and grow and evolve. Nature provides many inherent opportunities to observe and see their impact on the world around them. We want children to observe the world around them and be thoughtful, not just be told what to look for.
Participate in the Process
For children to become self-reliant they need to feel capable. Opportunities to participate in everyday processes and activities builds connection and confidence to learn and apply. Participating in the process also teaches children to recognize opportunities to contribute to the world around them.
Register Today! Spaces are limited!
On our Application page, you’ll find the Treehouse program under half day care. Enter your information, hit Send, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
FAQ
Treehouse Forest Preschool is located in Woodhaven Regional Park, just up the left hand trail.
Our address is 4711 Raymer Road.
We have limited spaces in this program and they are offered-in a first come/first served basis.
Registration opens in March for September 2024. After you submit your application, we will contact you for more information and inform you of the estimated wait time.
Our fees are prorated throughout the school year so they do not change month to month.
Treehouse Forest Preschool classes run on the same days as Bellevue Creek Elementary. We are closed for all Professional Development days and major school closures like winter break, spring break and summer.
The only weather that we tend to worry about at Treehouse is high wind and smoke. If the winds are too high or if the air quality is too poor then we may have to cancel classes and inform families as soon as possible. If winds pick up or smoke blows in during our class, we have access to our cabin. We’ll shelter in place and inform families of the cancelation by phone.
Heat and cold can be easily prepared for with the right gear and use of our shady spots or warm cabin.
3 days per week offers 4 year old children a gradual entry into a classroom setting to get them ready for Kindergarten.
You can check out our other programs offered 5 days a week here.
We accept children as young as 3 years old but priority for spaces will be going to children who are entering Kindergarten in September 2025.