Program considerations for establishing a nature-based preschool
There are many factors in starting a nature-based school. It can be daunting! Two critical steps are establishing a program philosophy and evaluating your available resources.
In this article, Dr. Rachel Larimore, Founder and Chief Visionary of Samara Early Learning, reviews programming decisions you will need to consider related to curriculum and other aspects of your program, building and site, marketing, operations, and the financial aspects of your nature-based preschool.
This article was written for Natural Start Alliance. Click here to read!
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