Admissions

Our Classes.

  • Two days a week experience.

    A taste of the best life on the farm! We have a Monday/Wednesday class and a Tuesday/Thursday class. This can be morning, afternoon, or a full day.

  • Three days a week experience.

    Add on a Friday (full-day or morning only) to an already existing schedule.

  • Full time experience.

    Our full-time experience is Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 4 pm! Fridays can be added!

  • Morning, afternoon, full day.

    Our morning class is from 9 am - 12 pm, and our afternoon class is from 1 - 4 pm. Our full-day experience is from 9 am - 4 pm.

  • Qualifications.

    Before children enroll at The Grove, they must be three years old and fully potty-trained. Children need to be able to go to the bathroom outside or in a portable bathroom. There are no indoor bathrooms.

  • The best fit.

    We’ve found that children who thrive the best have a sense of adventure, love getting dirty, and have the ability to communicate their feelings without crying. For example, “I have to go to the bathroom” or “I’m cold.”

FAQ.

  • Our preschool is for children 3 - 5 years old. Your child must turn 3 before September.

    For kindergarten, your child must turn 5 years old before September 1st.

  • Yes! This includes not wearing diapers or pull-ups. Because we are a fully licensed outdoor school, the state requires all children to be able to potty-trained in order to attend. Teachers will give ample opportunities to go to the restroom but children need to be able to vocalize their need to go to the bathroom.

    Teachers can assist if needed.

  • Children can use our portable bathrooms or, for those who are comfortable, go to the bathroom outside in a designated area.

  • Yes! The classes are mixed for preschool (3-5 years old) but kinder has it’s own class.

  • Open spots don’t come up often, but when they do we love to enroll new families! Please fill out our waitlist to be informed about opportunites for mid-year enrollment.

  • We open registration for the new school year in February.

  • Our ratios are 1 teacher to 6 children. Our classes are 2 teachers to 12 children.

  • For full day students, there will be a 1.5 hour rest or nap time.

  • Movement, heaters, and fires help, but making sure kids have great attire is the biggest difference maker! View our gear list to help set your child up for success.

We are currently full, but accepting students for our 2026 - 2027 waitlist.

Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.

Laura Ingalls Wilder