FOREST JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN
Forest Junior Kindergarten
Trail creation and exploration in the forest
Our forest Junior Kindergarten program, also known as the Bees, is geared toward 3.5-4 year-olds and encourages imaginative play, creativity, and respect for others while tapping into an innate sense of wonder about the surrounding world.
We provide a nature-based education in a wholesome, outdoor setting to foster a love of the environment, natural curiosity, self-reliance, teamwork, passion for learning, and FUN. Children also have music and Spanish classes throughout the week to support their educational curiosity. Our Jr. Kindergarten program places a larger emphasis on kindergarten readiness.
The Jr. Kindergarten class maintains a small teacher-child ratio to ensure each child receives individual attention.
We are accepting applications for our 2025-2026 school year.
Physical Requirements
Children must be 3.5 years old by October 1st to join the Junior Kindergarten program
Children must be able to follow directions carefully, demonstrate respect for other children, their teachers, and their environment, and be able to communicate effectively
Children must be toilet-proficient in order to attend
Attire
Children will spend each day outdoors and should be dressed for the weather. Details can be found on the FAQ page and in the Parent Handbook
Sample Daily Schedule - Preschool
Chattanooga Theater Center performance at school
Sample Daily Schedule - Jr. Kindergarten
Monday-Friday, M/W/F, or T/TH 12:00pm - 2:45pm
12:00pm Drop off and afternoon meet up
12:15pm lunch
12:45pm Hike to site for “nature bathing” (quiet forest observation)
1:15 Free play and exploration
1:45 Snack and afternoon discussion
2:15 Free play and exploration
2:45 Dismissal & Pick-up