Explore the Outdoors

Help your child learn and grow through nature-based activities in Crestwood, KY.
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Discover Nature Academy of Crestwood Preschool

Located in Crestwood, KY, we offer a nature-based preschool experience. Our program helps children learn and grow through outdoor play and exploration. We offer outdoor as well as indoor classroom experiences, and we make sure our students are Kindergarten ready. Our home based preschool follows the Oldham county school breaks and calendar for the convinience of the local community we serve. Join us to nurture your child's love for nature.

Nurture Young Minds

At our nature-based preschool, children explore and learn in the beauty of nature. Our Crestwood location is perfect for young explorers.  Ms. Shopova is an avid gardener, a wild life rescuer, a chicken mamma, and a certified teacher with more than 20 years of experience working with children. She was born and raised in Europe, but her two girls and her husband of 20 years have been Oldham county residents  for over 11 years. They love hiking, traveling the world together, and watching movies. Ms. Shopova loves children, and believes that the beauty and serenity of Crestwood is an inspiring place for the young minds to grow.  
Teacher

Discover Nature's Classroom

Chewy is our sweet PE teacher, and helps  your child connect with nature while learning. Our preschool fosters curiosity in a natural setting.
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Discover Nature-Based Learning

Join us at our Crestwood home based preschool where children learn through outdoor play and exploration. Nurture curiosity and a love for learning. Click below to email us.

Spark Curiosity

We spark children's natural curiosity about the world around them. This helps create long lasting neurological connections in their brain, improves their information retention, and quick recall. 
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Grow Together

In our Preschool kids learn life long skills that have been forgotten,  because people have separated themselves from nature. We offer the chance of children to be home schooled away from home and reunited with Mother Earth.
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Discover Outdoor Learning Indoors

Kids explore nature while learning. Our preschool in Crestwood helps children grow through hands-on activities that include taking care of the wild animals like birds, squirrels, snails, butterflies, and much more.  
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Core packages

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Outdoor Exploration

Children explore nature, learn about plants and animals, and develop a love for the outdoors.

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Garden Activities

Kids learn gardening skills, plant seeds, and understand the growth process in a hands-on environment.
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Creative Arts Time

We inspire creativity with nature-themed crafts and art projects using natural materials.
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Morning Circle Time

We start our days with learning about the weather, season, day of the week and name of the month.  Ms. Shopova reads engaging stories that spark imagination and teach valuable life lessons. She also assigns students jobs that they complete throughout the day.

About Us

Nature Based Preschool is a place where children can explore the world around them. Located in a residential home in Crestwood, KY, we focus on connecting kids with nature every day.

Ms. Shopova is a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience, who helps children learn through hands-on experiences. We believe that every child should have the chance to grow and discover in a supportive environment.

Nature based preschool

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Popular

Monday-Thursday

$250

per week

A half day of learning and exploring in nature, with time for snack and lunch.

Small ratios

Half a day

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Popular

Two or Three Days a Week

$75

per day

A half day of learning and exploring in nature, with time for snack and lunch.

Small ratios

Half a day

Common Questions

What is a nature preschool?

A nature preschool focuses on outdoor learning, letting kids explore and play in a natural setting.

What ages do you serve?

We serve children aged 3 and 4 years Monday through Thursday, helping them grow through nature-based activities. And ages 5 and up on Fridays during our one hour session.

Do you operate year-round?

Yes, we offer year-round programs to ensure continuous learning and exploration, and we follow the Oldham County Schools Calendar.

What activities are included?

Activities include nature hunts, outdoor play, gardening, seed saving, chicken and rabbit keeping and hands-on science and art lessons.

How can I enroll my child?

You can enroll your child by emailing or calling our office for more details.

Don't forget to ask about our Frst month special that we are currently offering!

[email protected]

502-291-7138

Explore Nature with Us

Join our nature-based preschool in Crestwood, KY.

For enrollment contact us at:

[email protected]

or call us at: 502-291-7138