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Preschool Enrollment, Schedule, & Forms

Thanks for your interest in Nature’s Way Preschool! Enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is at capacity. Sign up for the Wait List here >
 
Registration for the 2027-28 school year  will begin February 2027. Registration opens for returning Nature’s Way Preschool families one week before it opens to the public. Registration will open to new families via a link posted on the Nature’s Way Preschool page.
Important Dates 2025-26
  • First Day of School for MWF Classes: September 3, 2025
  • First Day of School for TR Classes: September 4, 2025
  • Fall Break: November 26-28, 2025
  • Winter Break: December 22, 2025-January 2, 2026
Financial Assistance
We are grateful to a KNC donor community that believes all young people should have the chance to enjoy and learn from formative preschool experiences. Please fill out the financial assistance application here and return to register@naturecenter.org by January 28 so your application can be processed before the open enrollment on February 11.
Contact Us
Holly Morris
Preschool Director
269.343.7342
 
KNC Registrar
269-381-1574 ext 24
Family Resources
Parent Handbook
Handbook Acknowledgement Form
2025-26 School Calendar
Child Information Record
Health Appraisal Form
Student Directory Form
Children watching bird feeders from orange chairs indoors

3-4 year olds:
Tuesday/Thursday Classes
Students must be 3 years old by September 1 to attend.

2 day morning* 8:30-11:30
2 day morning* 8:45-11:45
2 day afternoon* 12:30-3:30
2 day afternoon* 12:45-3:45
*All 2 day classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays.

2 day tuition is $3,195 or $355 if paid monthly, or
$3,095 if paid in full before August 1

Children in bright coats sledding on a winter day

4-5 year olds:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes
Pre-kindergarten

3 day morning* 8:30-11:30
3 day morning* 8:45-11:45
3 day afternoon* 12:30-3:30
3 day afternoon* 12:45-3:45
*All 3 day classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

3 day tuition is

$4,185 or $465 if paid monthly, or
$4,085 if paid in full before August 1

Cancellation Policy

TUITION PAYMENT Nature’s Way Preschool is able to provide a quality experience for your child directly from your tuition. When registering you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit. Then you will have the option to pay the remainder of the 9 months tuition in full or set up a monthly payment plan. Monthly payments will be posted on the first of the month. If you opt out of the monthly payment plan, Nature’s Way Preschool will send you a monthly reminder to make your payment and you will be responsible to log on and post your payments by the first of the month. Full payment is due each month regardless of absences due to illness, vacations, holidays, or inclement weather closings.

A Visit to Nature's Way Preschool by Jim Triezenberg