Little Peepers Forest School

Little Peepers Forest School Seatuck’s Little Peepers Forest School, started in 2014, is Long Island’s first nature-center ba It's like having a field trip every day!

Seatuck’s Little Peepers Forest School is the first nature-center based half day “forest” school in Suffolk County. The school implements a holistic, nature and play based educational approach, combining the best practices in a broad range of educational techniques interwoven with a traditional preschool curriculum. We use the natural world as the guiding theme when we present science, art and mus

ic, math, language and literacy, dramatic play and other curriculum areas. Our teachers understand that education should be acknowledged as the art of cultivating the moral, emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of the developing child. Children at Little Peepers experience a nurturing, playful, literacy-rich program filled with wonder and joy. There is an emphasis on nature, imaginative play and meaningful work to ensure a joyful start to a lifelong learning journey. Our approach caters to the personal interest and learning style of each individual and develops respect for people and nature, while preparing them for their continued school life. To accomplish this, we will provide children with daily opportunities to develop cognitively, socially, emotionally and physically, and developing pre-reading and math skills. Each child will be given the opportunity to establish a sense of confidence, responsibility, self-discipline and social grace through experiences in the natural world, the classroom and with other children. Our program wishes to instill a deep sense of wonder and a desire for self-directed learning through thought -provoking, interesting and meaningful outdoor experiences. By creating an environment where children are given experiences that will inspire their curiosity, their ability to question, reason and recall new things will naturally improve.

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A nature-centered start to early learning. 🍃

Parents and caregivers are invited to a Little Peepers Forest School Open House to learn how our program supports preschooler independence, creativity, and meaningful outdoor exploration.

📅 Saturday, March 7 | 10:00–11:00 am

Meet our staff, tour the space, and learn more about Seatuck’s nature-based preschool program.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/333mh59h

We’re building resilience while sharpening our observation skills following tracks in the snow. There’s no such thing as...
01/30/2026

We’re building resilience while sharpening our observation skills following tracks in the snow. There’s no such thing as bad weather here at Little Peepers Forest School.

We love snow! The benefits of kids playing in the snow are numerous.Social and Emotional GrowthOutdoor play in the snow ...
12/16/2025

We love snow! The benefits of kids playing in the snow are numerous.

Social and Emotional Growth

Outdoor play in the snow often involves group activities, which promote social interaction and teamwork. Whether children are working together to build a snowman or taking turns on a sled, they learn important social skills like sharing, cooperation, and communication. Furthermore, spending time outdoors has been shown to reduce stress and improve mood, contributing to emotional well-being (Bowler et al., 2010).

What a beautiful Autumn day to take a walk outside with friends.
10/24/2025

What a beautiful Autumn day to take a walk outside with friends.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”
10/03/2025

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain”

We love flowers. Thanks to The Freking Farm for donating beautiful flowers for our students to create their own individu...
09/22/2025

We love flowers. Thanks to The Freking Farm for donating beautiful flowers for our students to create their own individual arrangements.

School’s been back for almost 2 weeks. We are all so happy to be back on the trail.
09/16/2025

School’s been back for almost 2 weeks. We are all so happy to be back on the trail.

Address

South Shore Nature Center, 130 Bayview Avenue
East Islip, NY
11730

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 12pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 12pm
Friday 9:30am - 12pm
12:30pm - 3pm

Telephone

+16315816908

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