Indoor Classroom
Open-ended materials that inspire imaginative play and cooperative learning.
Class Info
Nurturing Young Minds Through Nature
Join Us in a Journey of Discovery
Dirt Learning is designed to provide young children with the best possible learning environment — where curiosity is honored, creativity is celebrated, and nature is a daily teacher. We offer two thoughtfully designed classrooms: one indoor and one outdoor, both developmentally appropriate for children 2½ to 6 years old.
Our learning materials are intentionally open-ended to inspire imaginative play, encourage cooperative learning, and support each child's individual growth and development.
Outdoor Classroom
Nature as a daily teacher — planting, digging, climbing, and observing.
How We Learn
Learning Through Play and Nature
At Dirt Learning, we believe in the power of play-based learning to cultivate independence and confidence in children. Our philosophy centers around child-led exploration, where young learners are encouraged to make choices, build connections, and discover the world around them. By fostering a supportive environment, we empower children to take charge of their learning journey, laying a strong foundation for future academic success.
Learning Through Nature
Many of our richest learning experiences take place outdoors, where children interact freely with nature. Children build confidence, resilience, and connection by planting, digging, climbing, or observing the world around them.
Learning happens:
- Indoors and outdoors
- In small and large groups
- Through child-initiated exploration and teacher support
- Best of all — through spontaneous learning moments
Big Feelings Welcome
Emotional Growth & Executive Functioning
At Dirt Learning, we recognize that play isn't just about fun — it's also where big emotions and important life skills take shape. Play can be emotionally messy, and that's a good thing. It gives children the space to safely explore and express their feelings while building key emotional tools.
Navigate emotions
in healthy, age-appropriate ways
Experience disappointment and recover
gaining confidence through trial and error
Build patience
as they work through challenges and wait their turn
Learn resilience and self-regulation
laying the foundation for school readiness and emotional well-being
To support this growth, we use the Second Step curriculum — a research-based program that nurtures empathy, emotion management, friendship skills, and problem-solving through playful, engaging lessons.
Class Options
Flexible Class Schedules
Our preschool offers flexible class schedules to accommodate your needs.
$200
per month
Monday & Wednesday
- Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
$200
per month
Tuesday & Thursday
- Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
$400
per month
Monday – Thursday
- Morning: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Afternoon: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Time Off Schedule
Days off for the school year 2025–2026
- Preschool starts and ends – September 2 – May 14, 2025
- Fall break – October 16–17, 2025
- Thanksgiving break – Nov 26–28, 2025
- Winter break – Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
- MLK, no school – Jan 19, 2026
- President's Day – Feb 16, 2026
- Spring break – March 30 – April 3, 2026
School Year
Schedule
Schedule
The 2027–2028 schedule will be posted soon.
Enrollment update
2027–2028 preschool registration opens January 2027.