“Our experience at Little Naturalists with teachers Dani and Meg has blown our minds in so many ways that I'm at a loss at explaining how amazing it truly is. It gives me such peace knowing that when I drop off my child, he will not only be playing outside, using his imagination and learning how to navigate social and emotional situations, but also learning about environmentalism, social justice, and how to be a good human being, *pinch me*! Being a part of the Little Naturalist community has made us feel supported in teaching our child how to navigate the world he lives in. Dani and Meg communicate so well that it really is a partnership in learning, development and navigating the transition from home to school and back. We feel so honored that Little Naturalists is part of our community.”
- Jessica & Steve
“Little Naturalists is for real the best! If all people (kids, adults, and everyone in between) could be a part of Little Naturalists, the world would be a better place! We love that our kiddo is encouraged to be who they want to be and explore the beauty of the outdoors and nature. I couldn't imagine a more caring and supportive duo to be teaching young minds than Teacher Dani and Ms. Meg. We love them so much!”
- Anna & Ray
“I'm not sure l'll be able to convey in a review how much I have loved having my child attend Little Naturalists! If you check out their Instagram, you'll readily see how magical the program is - the pictures and videos reflect the experience beautifully and authentically. What I really want to speak to more here is how nurturing the social-emotional environment is at Little Naturalists. They are so wonderful with our little one who often has deep feelings, and they have fostered a group dynamic that prioritizes being a thoughtful friend. As a mother, I was able to feel secure very early on that my child was in empathetic, supportive hands, and it allowed me to dive into my work days feeling calm and happy with his daily routine. The outdoor focus of the program was also a game changer compared to some of the screen habits we had gotten into during the pandemic, and I am certain my kid has been better off at Little Naturalists than he had been at home with me during my other child's distance learning period! One of the only cons of the program, being closed on Fridays, is really such a well-adjusted business choice. I know they put in more than a full work week, and I think it's so smart to retain time for admin tasks and to develop their exceptional program curriculum. If you can swing it, it is worth it and I so admire the intentional architecture of the program. Other things that have impressed me…the new addition of the lovely Ms. Meg, guest experts with kids' activities (florist, chef, etc.), gorgeous, effortless art experiences from Teacher Dani (they are a true artist!), and progressive, inclusive, age-appropriate curriculum on environmental issues, racism, gender, and more. I could go on - but I will end by saying that I hope that as my kids age through their schooling we continue to find ourselves matched with such compatible child care professionals and teachers as Little Naturalists. It's going to be hard to transition away from their program when the time comes! Congrats to them on an amazing program!”
- Angela & Chris