Boston’s Best Outdoor Education
Programs for ages 15 months - 6 years
Boston Outdoor Preschool Network serves toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergartners throughout the greater Boston area, with programs in Jamaica Plain, Malden, Milton, Natick and Sudbury. We provide mixed-age, nature-immersive programs designed to teach resilience, persistence, and problem solving.
Through play, engaging with nature, and exploring carefully curated materials, children develop habits of mind that foster social-emotional well-being and school readiness.
Explore the Options!
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Toddlers
Ages 15 months - 2.9 years
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Preschool
Ages 2.9 years - 4 years
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Pre-K
Ages 4 years - 6 years
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Summer at BOPN
BOPN offers half day & full day options for children ages 15 months - 8 years
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School Vacation Programs
BOPN offers nature-based programming during school vacation weeks in February & April.
Curriculum at BOPN
Our lessons develop organically from the opportunities presented each day. Teachers support learning by asking questions such as:
“What is different today?”
“How do you think it got that way?”
“What do you notice?”
“What do you think it is?”
“What else could it be?”
“I feel like BOPN has brought out the best in my sons and met any challenges they’ve had with patience and understanding. It is amazing to see how strong and resilient kids can be!”
- Allison I.
“They have so much physical space outside and so many staff to support so they really can meet each kid where they are at rather than having no choice but to fit each kid into a box. The way they all play in nature builds so much awareness and respect...for each other as well as animals and the earth. I really cant imagine a better preschool setting for my son.”
- Annie C.
What’s Next?
1. Inquire:
Submitting an inquiry form tells us you’d like to learn more about BOPN. We will email you brief introductory information, and help you arrange a tour.
2. Visit:
Touring allows you to see our philosophy in practice, chat with our experienced nature educators, and enjoy the forests, gardens, and landscapes that BOPN children explore each day. Dress for the weather, and bring the kids!
3. Apply:
Submit your enrollment application and fee. Financial assistance is available, and applications for Financial Aid must be submitted with enrollment applications.
4. Enroll:
Pending availability and admission, you will receive an invitation to enroll. We will provide everything you need to complete the enrollment process online.