The Good Earth School

The Good Earth School is a nature-based preschool in Northern California that follows a play-based, nature-inspired approach. The program uses nature-inspired learning and an emergent curriculum approach that emphasizes connecting children to the natural world, including outdoor activities that enhance learning in reading, writing, science, and math while promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The school offers a child-centered environment that empowers children to take charge of their own learning and values cultural responsiveness by creating experiences that build confidence, appreciation for diversity, and educational success.

• Ages: 18 months–6 years old
• Schedule: Year-round program with class options Monday–Friday, 7:45am–5:30pm
• Price: Toddler and Twos tuition is $100 additional per month for all programs. Supplemental childcare hours cost $25 per hour for occasional use for those not on a full-day schedule upon availability. New students pay a one-time non-refundable reservation fee of $350. All students pay a $50 non-refundable registration fee each year at renewal. The annual supplies fee is $350, billed each year with August tuition. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is due with registration, remains on account, and is credited toward the final month of tuition with 30 days’ notice, and is not refunded if the student never attends The Good Earth School.

The Good Earth School’s mission is to provide each child ages 18 months through 6 with a quality experience by utilizing the outdoors and nature as opportunities for learning and by maximizing the development of the whole child through an organic connection with nature. The school states that children benefit emotionally and physically when spending much of their time outdoors connecting with the natural world, and that this philosophy fosters social awareness and inclusion. The campus includes spacious, sunlit classrooms, two secure and well-maintained play yards, and a setting on a sprawling 9-acre, nature-enriched property. The program is led by a certified Outdoor Classroom Specialist, and staff and teachers do not assign gender-specific roles. Staff is encouraged to develop a greater level of self-awareness through professional development and personal reflection. The school aims to nurture compassionate, capable individuals who understand and appreciate the natural world’s role in sustaining life.

Last updated April 5, 2026.