Forest Bloom Outdoor School

Forest Bloom Outdoor School offers a Reggio Emilia-inspired, play-based outdoor program in which children explore, discover, and build understanding in a living environment. The program includes a daily outdoor preschool and pre-K program, seasonal camps, drop-in days, and a single-day discovery drop-in option.

Programs

• Daily Outdoor Preschool & Pre-K Program — 2.5–6 years old · Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4 pm · $2,100 per month · Year-round academic forest program; smaller groups 10 children or less; 1:5 mentor-to-child ratio; September-May
• Seasonal Camps & Drop-In Days — 2.5–6 years old (up to 8 years for siblings) · Holiday breaks and summer; camp sessions Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm; before care 8:30 am-9:00 am; after care 3:00 pm-4:00 pm · $175–$1,170 per session · Holiday camps, summer camps, and drop-in days; limited availability for drop-in days; maximum 25-30 children in a session
• Academic Forest Program — children ages 2.5–6 · Monday-Friday, September-May · $1,245–$2,100 per month · The Forest School (Academic Year); full-week, steady, and foundation rhythms; 1:5 mentor-to-child ratio; single-day discovery drop-in available

At a glance

• Ages: 2–8 years old
• Price range: $175–$2,100
• General schedule: Daily school program: Monday-Friday, September-May, 8:30 am-4 pm. Seasonal & summer camps: Holiday Breaks and Summer (June-August), 9 am-3 pm.

About the provider

In 2020, the program moved from four walls to the redwood groves of San Francisco. Its leadership team includes Director Susie White-Astier and co-founder Marnie. The program is described as a diverse grove that reflects the community, and scholarships and sliding scale placements are available.

Tuition paid in full at registration; 50% non-refundable and non-transferable deposit; general registration closes 14 days prior to session start; late enrollment within 14 days has a $50 fee and is non-refundable; cancellations 14+ days prior receive a 50% refund; cancellations within 14 days receive no refunds, credits, or transfers; no refunds/credits/make-up days for absences; late pick-up after 4:00 PM incurs a $15 fee per 15 minutes or fraction thereof; custom registrations require director approval; scholarships and sliding scale placements are available.

Last updated September 4, 2026.