Registration for our Cross Timbers Forest Preschool is Now Open for the Spring Semester!
This program is influenced by European-style Forest Schools. Children explore nature through hands-on activities, nature lessons, music, stories, hikes, crafts, and imaginative play. Be sure to register now at bjnc.org - spots fill up fast!
Why forest preschool?
Academic research tells us that natural environments improve:
- Standardized test scores
- Grade point averages
- Concentration
- Teamwork
- Cooperation
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
Why BJNC?*
- Max 6:1 student to teacher ratio
- Well trained and caring staff
- Healthy, organic snack provided during class
- Over 700 acres to explore
- Diverse Cross Timbers flora and fauna
* Bob Jones Nature Center’s educational programs are exempt from licensing by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Preschool Participant Information
Location: Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve
Ages: 3-5
Class Size: Min 4 – Max 12 (Student to Instructor Ratio 6:1)
Spring 2019 Dates: January 8 – April 26; no class the week of March 12th-15th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Tuesday-Friday) and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (afternoon classes are only on Wednesdays)
What to bring/wear: Please dress children in closed-toe shoes, clothing appropriate for outdoor weather; bring a water bottle and backpack labeled with your child’s name.
Cost:
One-day: $565; $145 per month; $37.66 per class rate
Two-day: $1,120; $285 per month; $37.33 per class rate
Three-day: $1,560; $395 per month; $34.66 per class rate
Four-day: $2,020; $510 per month; $33.66 per class rate
(Note: Must commit to entire semester or remaining semester–should you join after start date.) You may pay the full amount up-front OR monthly payments will be expected by the First Tuesday of every month for that semester.
Refunds and Cancellations: Classes cancelled by parents up to 6 weeks before the start of a class session are refunded at 100% excluding all processing fees. Classes cancelled between 6 and 3 weeks of the class session’s start date are refunded at 50% excluding all processing fees. Classes cancelled within three weeks of the class sessions start date will not be issued a refund of any kind. In those cases where there is a waiting list and your spot(s) are filled, we will stop your payments.