Little Forest School

Little Forest School offers outdoor learning whenever possible, rain or shine, with students spending about 90% or more of the day outside. Its outdoor classrooms include mudpie kitchens, sandboxes, picnic tables, art tables, easels, morning meeting gathering stumps, gardens, and a large wooden play structure. Children also use tarps for eating under, and on rainy days they wear full rain suits and boots.

Programs

• Rainbows (3-5 Years Old) — 3-5 years old · Mon-Fri; 3-day, 5-day cooperative, or 5-day standard enrollment options · $425–$725 per month · Half-day class with about 30 minutes of academic activities four days per week; one day each week is reserved for Forest Fridays with no academic instruction.
• Forest Friends (4-10 Years Old) — 4-10 years old · Mon-Fri; half-day 9:00-1:00 for ages 4-6, full-day 8:45-2:45 for children over age 5 · $775–$1,350 per month · Full-day program for ages 4-10; children who are 4 years old may enroll in the half-day program only until they turn 5. Cooperative enrollment is an option; rates not stated.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–10 years old
• Price range: $425–$1,350 per month
• General schedule: Little Forest School states that all learning takes place outside whenever possible, rain or shine, and that students spend about 90% or more of the day outside. The school offers half-day enrollment for children ages 3-6 and a full-day program for students ages 5-10. There are two classes: one for students ages 3-5 and one for students ages 4-10.

About the provider

Little Forest School was founded in 2018 by Deb Long. The school says it connects children fully with nature to inspire environmental stewardship, and that it aims to create opportunities for fun, freedom, love, belonging, and meaningful routines. It also emphasizes helping children care for themselves, others, and the natural world.

All learning takes place outside whenever possible, rain or shine. The school says it reserves inside for high winds, rain under 50 degrees, or thunder and lighting. It also states that children are required to use full rain suits and boots on rainy days.

What families say

“Little Forest Preschool has been a great start to help our son in school. Each day he recounts his adventures collecting worms, identifying plants, nature hikes, and always playing. We will send our little girls when they are old enough. Ms Deb’s compassion for each child and passion for education create the perfect environment for learning.” — Katie Day, LFS Parent

Last updated November 13, 2026.