Nature's Way Preschool

Thanks for your interest in Nature’s Way Preschool!

Online enrollment for the 2026-27 school year is at capacity
Nature’s Way Alumni Camp Is Full
For questions, please call the KNC Registrar at 269-381-1574 ext 24
Register for a summer of fun!

Nature’s Way Preschool Alumni Camp

Alumni Camp is at capacity.  Register here for our waitlist

Nature’s Way Preschool Camps are located at Nature’s Way Preschool, 4442 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo.  
Nature’s Way Preschool Alumni Camp is open to students who attended Nature’s Way Preschool and are entering grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Return to Nature’s Way Preschool to visit your favorite hiking spots and participate in your favorite NWP activities. The staff at NWP is excited to welcome you back for some fun in our woods!

Nature’s Way Preschool Camp runs 9:00 a.m. – Noon, Monday-Friday.

Fee: $245/Member
Session 1: June 8 – 12, 2026
Session 2: June 15 – 19, 2026
Session 3: July 13 – 17, 2026
Session 4: July 20 – 24, 2026

Orientation Dates for our 2026-27 students:

Tues/Thurs 8:30 session:  August 25th at 9:00 a.m.
Tues/Thurs 12:30 session:  August 25th at 1:00 p.m.
Tues/Thurs 8:45 session:  August 27th at 9:00 a.m.
Tues/Thurs 12:45 session:  August 27th at 1:00 p.m.

MWF 8:30 session:  August 24th at 9:00 a.m.
MWF 12:30 session:  August 24th at 1:00 p.m.
MWF 8:45 session:  August 26th at 9:00 a.m.
MWF 12:45 session:  August 26th at 1:00 p.m.
If you are unable to make it to the orientation for your session, we will have make-up orientations the following week.  You can attend any of the make up sessions:
September 1st :  9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
September 2nd: 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Enrollment, Schedule, & School Forms

Teaching with ice cubes

Meet the Staff

NWP Teachers

History & Philosophy

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A Typical Day

A Typical Day

Class Schedule

3-4 year olds:
Tuesday/Thursday Classes

Students must be 3 years old by September 1 to attend.

2 day morning* 8:30-11:30
2 day morning* 8:45-11:45
2 day afternoon* 12:30-3:30
2 day afternoon* 12:45-3:45
*All 2 day classes are held Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Two day tuition is $355/month or $3,095 if paid in full by August 1.

Families save $100 by paying for the school year in full (Monthly payments reflect a $100 processing fee.)

4-5 year olds:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Classes

Pre-kindergarten

3 day morning* 8:30-11:30
3 day morning* 8:45-11:45
3 day afternoon* 12:30-3:30
3 day afternoon* 12:45-3:45
*All 3 day classes are held Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Three day tuition is $465/month or $4,085 if paid in full by August 1.

Families save $100 by paying for the school year in full (Monthly payments reflect a $100 processing fee.)