EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS

Thorne Nature Experience offers year-round nature preschool programs for ages 3-6 and Lil’ Explorers Lafayette family nature play programs at our new Lafayette Nature Center.

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Thorne Nature Preschool

Thorne Nature Preschool is built on the simple belief that kids grow better in nature. Our preschool offers a unique early childhood education experience for young children to learn, grow, and reach their full potential, through daily immersion in nature with caring, attentive mentors. With dual goals of fostering the development of the whole child and nature connection, Thorne Nature Preschool prepares young children to succeed in school and in life.

Lil’ Explorers Lafayette: A Family Nature Play Program

Join Thorne’s early childhood educators for Lil’ Explorers Lafayette, a nature play program for children ages 1-3 and their caregivers.

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