Ithaca Forest Preschool

Ithaca Forest Preschool

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What does a natural childhood look like? Children laughing, playing, singing, and exploring... They’ve learned a ton without even realizing it!

At Primitive Pursuits, we believe the seeds of a deep connection to nature are in each of us from the time we are born. We’ve applied our knowledge of mentoring and ancestral skills to the concept of the “forest preschool” — a concept that is gaining popularity around the world right now — to create a nature-immersed preschool with a village feel. What we do at Ithaca Forest Preschool looks and f

03/10/2026

REMINDER: Free Ithaca Forest Preschool Play Day this Friday (9AM-12PM)! Bring the whole family for a day of games songs and joy. Still looking for the right fit for your preschooler? Come see the magic of an all outdoor program!🌿
Registration is required, learn more and register here:
https://ithacaforestpreschool.org/forest-play-day-registration/

02/09/2026

SPRING REGISTRATION IS FILLING FAST! We have limited space on M/W/F this spring season at Ithaca Forest Preschool.
Register today at ithacaforestpreschool.org

Kids love growing up surrounded by the beauty of nature and the kindness and guidance of our fantastic instructors. 🌷🌿🪻🌱

10/16/2025

Fall is here at Ithaca Forest Preschool! Check out our blog at Ithacaforestpreschool.org to catch up on all the fun

09/23/2025

There is still time to register for Ithaca Forest Preschool! Our all-weather, all-year, outdoor program is a fantastic fit for kids who love to play and learn surrounded by nature.

08/18/2025

Join us for our Free Family Play Days (Registration Required). We can't wait to meet you!

08/13/2025

Immerse your child in the great outdoors, foster compassion and understanding, and watch your child blossom as they form a connection with nature! All this and more is possible with Ithaca Forest Preschool. Our all-outdoors classroom located in Ithaca, NY is designed to nurture children, inspiring growth within themselves and the way they respect themselves and those around them. Register Today!

08/07/2025

There is still time to register for Ithaca Forest Preschool!

Ithaca Forest Preschool - Nature Immersion for Ages 3-5 01/20/2025

PLEASE SHARE: Ithaca Forest Preschool has a few open spots for the Spring session! Attend our next Free Family Play Day, on Wednesday, January 29th and see what the program is all about. Visit https://ithacaforestpreschool.org/ to find out more, or email directly [email protected]

Ithaca Forest Preschool - Nature Immersion for Ages 3-5 Ithaca Forest Preschool is a nature immersion program for children ages 3-5. Our program is run in cooperation with Primitive Pursuits, a project of Cornell Cooperative Extension.

08/01/2024

PLEASE SHARE: Ithaca Forest Preschool currently has a few open spaces for the coming school year. Visit our summer program to see if a forest preschool might be a great fit for you and your family! Visit Ithacaforestpreschool.org

Ithaca Forest Preschool What does a natural childhood look like?
Children laughing, playing, singing, and exploring...

01/26/2024

We have a few spaces open in the upcoming season of Ithaca Forest Preschool! Give the office a call or be in touch via email if interested - [email protected]. Visits to our summer program can be arranged by calling the office as well.

How forest schools boost children's immune systems 11/01/2023

More on positive press on Forest Preschools in the News...

How forest schools boost children's immune systems At a Helsinki nursery, children spend all day in the forest. Erika Benke explores how outdoor learning benefits children's health and teaches them to value nature.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm