About
Outdoor learning includes Infant Community for ages 4 weeks and up, Toddler Communities for approximately 12–36 months, and Preschool & Pre-K for approximately 2½–6 years. Activities listed include responsive care, movement, language, and individual rhythms for infants; practical life, language, movement, self-care, and grace and courtesy for toddlers; and mathematics, language, science, geography, art, music, movement, and nature for preschool and pre-K children.
Programs
- Infant Community — 4 weeks and up · $2,190 per month · Responsive care, movement, language, and individual rhythms in environments designed for the youngest members of the NTMC community. Campus availability varies.
- Toddler Communities — Approximately 12–36 months · $1,870–$1,975 per month · Practical life, language, movement, self-care, and grace and courtesy give toddlers meaningful ways to participate and build independence. Campus availability varies.
- Preschool & Pre-K — Approximately 2½–6 years · $1,720 per month · Children explore mathematics, language, science, geography, art, music, movement, and nature through concrete materials and self-directed work. Campus availability varies.
At a glance
- Ages: 0–6 years old
- Price range: $1,720–$2,190 per month
About the provider
NTMC has grown from its Proctor roots into five neighborhood campuses. Its history in Proctor reaches back to the 1980s. Kate began working at the school in 1988 and became the owner in 1994. The school’s stated goal is to offer environments that stimulate each child’s inner potential at every stage of development. It is described as a Fresh Chalk Certified Nature Explore Classroom and has received Best of Pierce County and Best of Tacoma awards in multiple years.
What families say
“Everyone needs a village, and NTMC is mine.” — NTMC team sentiment
Last updated October 26, 2026.
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