Nature's Lab School

Nature's Lab School is a bilingual, experiential playschool with Spanish integrated throughout the day. Its outdoor classrooms include Science/Nature, Garden Beds, Sand and Water, Dramatic Play, Group Gathering Time, a Quiet Exploration Area, a Nature Walk, and a Chicken Coop, and it goes outside rain or shine. The program also includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack, with hours of operation from 7:45 am to 4:45 pm on Monday through Friday.

Programs

• Toddler Program — 24–36 months · $1,490 per month · Bilingual program; Spanish 85%; breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included.
• Preschool Program — 3–4 years · $1,490 per month · Bilingual program; Spanish 85%; breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included.
• Transitional Kindergarten — 4–5 years · $1,395 per month · Bilingual program; Spanish 85%; breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included.
• Kindergarten — 5–6 years · $1,395 per month · Bilingual program; Spanish 85%; breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack included.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–6 years old
• Price range: $1,395–$1,490 per month
• Current session: Parent/Teacher conferences (Oct 12–Oct 29, 2026)
• General schedule: Hours of operation are 7:45 am-4:45 pm. Full-day schedule Monday-Friday includes open time at 7:45 am, breakfast at 9:00 am, lunch at 11:30 am, naptime from 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, healthy snack at 3:00 pm, and end of day at 4:45 pm.

About the provider

Nature's Lab School was voted Best Private School in Carmichael. It serves Carmichael and the greater Sacramento area, sponsors the Carmichael Community Garden, and is a partner in local family-centered initiatives.

• Bridge options — $925 per month · For families who already have a TK or Kindergarten spot elsewhere.

Nature's Lab is a bilingual, experiential playschool. Spanish is integrated throughout the day. Outdoor learning every day. Healthy meals included. Non-refundable annual registration fee is $300. Non-refundable annual materials fee is $300. Non-potty trained weekly fee is $15 per week until children use the toilet independently. Currently serving children ages 24-months-old to 1st grade entry.

Last updated September 24, 2026.