Thanks for your interest in Nature’s Way Preschool!
Interested in signing your child up for the 2026-27 school year? Join us for an Open House!
November 20 from 4:30-6:30 pm
January 14 from 4:30-6:30 pm
Tour the school, meet the teachers and staff, and learn more about our nature preschool.
Online enrollment opens for the 2026-27 school year opens in February.
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
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 2025-26 students:
Tues/Thurs 8:30 session: August 19th at 9:00 a.m.
Tues/Thurs 12:30 session: August 19th at 1:00 p.m.
Tues/Thurs 8:45 session: August 21st at 9:00 a.m.
Tues/Thurs 12:45 session: August 21st at 1:00 p.m.
MWF 8:30 session: August 18th at 9:00 a.m.
MWF 12:30 session: August 18th at 1:00 p.m.
MWF 8:45 session: August 20th at 9:00 a.m.
MWF 12:45 session: August 20th 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:
August 26th : 9:00 a.m or 1:00 p.m
August 27th: 9:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m
Enrollment, Schedule, & School Forms
Meet the Staff
History & Philosophy
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.)