Acorn Tree Child Garden

Acorn Tree Child Garden Coming Soon! Acorn Tree is a home-based, all-day preschool program geared to children 3-5 years old.

The wonder of early childhood is nurtured through open-ended and imaginative play, practical activities, gardening, baking, arts and crafts, storytelling, and music Nature and the changing seasons bring thematic structure to the program, while daily and weekly rhythms provide comfort and confidence. Loving guidance within a child-centered environment allows children to safely and joyously explore their world.

Welcome to our play yard.
08/16/2026

Welcome to our play yard.

When a child pretends to be a cat, they are stepping into a role that allows both closeness and gives them lots of contr...
08/09/2026

When a child pretends to be a cat, they are stepping into a role that allows both closeness and gives them lots of control. They can do things as a cat they would never get away with as a child. Like climb onto a table, completely ignore you or just ‘meow’ loudly in your face!

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You'll be AMAZED! - By Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg

A large underwing moth (Catocala) wanted to play in the treehouse today. We examined its triangular shape and the intric...
08/08/2026

A large underwing moth (Catocala) wanted to play in the treehouse today. We examined its triangular shape and the intricate tree bark pattern of its wings. Then when it took flight we saw bright flashes of orange from its underwings before it landed on Grandfather Oak, blending in perfectly. We were so fascinated by the moth we almost didn’t notice the katydid hanging out right next to it.

Adding options to the play yard. I was thinking of a younger cohort when I purchased this play set and that this crew mi...
08/08/2026

Adding options to the play yard. I was thinking of a younger cohort when I purchased this play set and that this crew might be too old for it, but they all loved it. Car, fort, hideout, jumping platform, penguin slide were just the beginning. Something for everyone. Sometimes we give up on toys and types of play too quickly. It’s important to let our children’s play evolve by providing open ended play experiences and the time and space to make them their own.

They could not agree on whether they were playing Duck-Duck-Gray Duck or Duck-Duck-Goose, so they decided to play Chicke...
08/01/2026

They could not agree on whether they were playing Duck-Duck-Gray Duck or Duck-Duck-Goose, so they decided to play Chicken-Chicken-Egg. (Though really it was more like Egg-Egg-Chicken.)

Hanging out with my condylostylus friend who seems to be taking a break from yard work just like me. This tiny long-legg...
07/25/2026

Hanging out with my condylostylus friend who seems to be taking a break from yard work just like me. This tiny long-legged fly is a welcome beneficial in the garden, hunting down a variety of pests like aphids, thrips, and a bunch of other bothersome buggers. Plus they are lovely when you get a good close up look.

Busy day in the play yard.
07/23/2026

Busy day in the play yard.

This week we are making summer treasure pouches.
07/23/2026

This week we are making summer treasure pouches.

Acorn Tree has openings for September and is now offering part-time options! Waldorf-inspired preschool and childcare fo...
07/19/2026

Acorn Tree has openings for September and is now offering part-time options! Waldorf-inspired preschool and childcare for children 3-5. Honoring young children's imagination, wonder, and curiosity. Nurturing, relationship based care in a lovely home setting. 4-star Parent Aware rated. Convenient Richfield location. Learn more through our website: www.acorntreechildgarden.com

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