Explore the Outdoors
Help your child learn and grow through nature-based activities in Crestwood, KY.
Discover Nature Academy of Crestwood Preschool
Located in Crestwood, KY, I offer a nature-based homeschool experience in small groups. My program helps children learn and grow through outdoor play and exploration at their own pace. I offer outdoor as well as indoor classroom experiences, and I make sure my students are Kindergarten ready. My home based preschool follows the Oldham county school breaks calendar for the convinience of the local community I serve. Let me nurture your child's love for nature, animals and adventures. My school offers summer camps throughout the summer months, where I take children to local splash parks, libraries, museums, science centers, botanical gardens and farms, and much more...
Nurture Young Minds
At my nature-based home school, children explore and learn in the beauty of nature. My name is Nelly Shopova and I am an avid gardener, a wild life rescuer, a chicken mamma, and a certified teacher with more than 25 years of experience working with children. I was born and raised in Europe, and with my two girls and my husband have been Oldham county residents for over 12 years. We love hiking, traveling the world together, and watching movies. I love children and small farm animals, and believe that the beauty and serenity of Crestwood is an inspiring place for the young minds 3-6 years old to grow.
Discover Nature's Classroom
If you have a curious, nature loving child who gets overwhelmed in a big classroom, but loves to play outside, my school is the perfect place for them! I create a nurturing, warm environment among my beautiful garden, and teach them at their own pace!
Discover Nature-Based Learning
Join me at my Crestwood home based preschool, where children learn through outdoor, indoor play and exploration. Nurture curiosity and a love for learning. Click below to email me.
Spark Curiosity
My garden sparks 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. The daily exposure to fresh air, sunlight, the interactions with my animals, and plants increase the production of hormones like serotonin and dopamine. This makes children happy, focused and caring.
Grow Together
In my Preschool kids learn life long skills that have been forgotten, because people have separated themselves from nature. They learn how to take care of chickens, our bunny Lobster, they plant seeds, grow flowers , fruits, and veggies, harvest them, cook them and eat them. I offer the chance of children to be home schooled away from home and reunited with Mother Earth.
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.
Core packages
Outdoor Exploration
Children explore nature, learn about plants and animals, and develop a love for the outdoors.
Garden Activities
Creative Arts Time
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
Monday-Thursday
$275
per week
Small ratios
Half a day
Common Questions
What is a nature preschool?
What ages do you serve?
We serve children ages 3-6 years Monday through Thursday, helping them grow through nature-based activities.
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!
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