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Summer Crow Academy

Listed under Home child care · Outdoor & nature-based care · Drop-in care · Forest & nature preschools · Before- and after-school care

“Clean water isn’t just important — it’s everything.” 🩵
Photo from summercrowacademy.com
  • A child reaches for colorful autumn leaves laid out on the ground.
  • A bowl of spring soup?
  • Happy Summer Solstice
  • Kids holding bugs
  • A toddler stands outdoors reaching toward a wooden fence.
  • A young girl looks out at autumn trees while standing on a wooden bridge.

About this provider

Summer Crow Academy is a heart-centered early childhood program rooted in nature, creativity, and family. We nurture children from infancy to age six in an environment guided by seasonal rhythms and a curiosity as keen as a crow’s.

How to join

Thank you for your interest in Summer Crow Academy! If you are interested in reserving a spot in our program, please submit this form along with a $75 enrollment fee. If you have more questions about where your child will fall on the waitlist before you submit an enrollment form, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Enroll: Summer Crow Academy

Program type
Child care, Preschool
Approach
Project Based Teaching- I utilize a teaching method called “Project based learning” meaning that I teach using child led projects of their interest. While I may begin with a very general theme, such as family, for example: I follow the children's lead on what they are interested in learning about families.
Meals
Children should bring a packed lunch from home each day. Lunchboxes will be stored in our refrigerator until mealtime. We are currently a peanut-free facility, so please avoid sending peanut butter or any peanut products. Drop-in Fridays: We’ll serve any leftovers from the week.

Philosophy

I believe in the importance of nature and letting children learn and grow while being immersed in it.

A typical day

A one hour walk before lunch. It’s simple, but packed with real life learning and it’s the kids favorite thing to do.

Classrooms and ratios

Classrooms
Infants and Toddlers (6 months-2 years); Toddlers and Preschoolers (2 years-6 years)

Cost and payment

Published cost
Monthly tuition, 4 / 3 / 2 days: Infants and Toddlers (6 months-2 years) $1,150 / $950 / $750; Toddlers and Preschoolers (2 years-6 years) $1,000 / $825 / $625
How families pay
Fee