Location

Drop-off and pick-up is outdoors near Peter's Hill. Click here for a map of the arboretum.

The children are active participants in selecting which places within the Arboretum we visit each day and how we explore them.

Hours and Schedule

Mornings: 9 am – 12 pm for children ages 2.9 through 6

Afternoons: 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. for children ages 4 - 6

We loosely follow the Boston Public Schools schedule.

February Break and April Break programs are not offered during covid.

Daily Rhythm

9 a.m.: Drop-off near Peter's Hill Gate

--> Morning Circle

Greetings, song, seasonal events, and safety rules

--> Hike to an "adventure spot" (varies each day)

--> Emergent curriculum in nature

Play, guided exploration, nature walks, projects, etc.

--> Hike back

12 p.m.: Pick-up

Tuition for school-year

2021-2022

Mornings: (9 a.m. to 12 p.m., ages 2.9 - 6):

Annual tuition for 5 mornings/week:

$10,800 (10 monthly payments of $1,080)

Annual tuition for 3 mornings/week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday):

$7,500 (10 monthly payments of $750)

Annual tuition for 2 mornings/week (Tuesday, Thursday):

$5000 (10 monthly payments of $500)

Enrollment Fee: $200

Afternoons: (12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., ages 4 - 6):

Annual tuition for 5 afternoons/week:

$8,000 (10 monthly payments of $800)

Annual tuition for 3 afternoons/week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday):

$5,600(10 monthly payments of $560)

Annual tuition for 2 afternoons/week (Tuesday, Thursday):

$3,750 (10 monthly payments of $375)

Enrollment Fee: $200

Please let us know if you need a scholarship.

We recommend afternoons for children ages four through six.

How to Apply

Please complete our brief interest form here.

We will follow up with you by phone or email.

To be eligible your child must be at least 2 years and 9 months of age by the first day of school. (If your child turns 2.9 during the school year and if there is an opening available at that time, we will accept them). Vaccinations are required and religious exemptions are not accepted.

There are currently no openings for the 2020-21 school-year. Registration for the 2021-22 school year opens January 25. Morning spots for 2 and 3 days/week are limited. If your child is ages 4-6 and does not nap, we recommend afternoons. If you live in Chestnut Hill, Brookline, or another neighborhood between the Arboretum and Wellesley (MassHort) we recommend our Wellesley program.

Please feel free to reach out to with any questions.

We look forward to meeting you!