Welcome to The Field Station Cooperative Preschool
Enrollment for the 2021-22 School Year is Now Open
Please see our Enrollment page for more details and forms.
Please Join Us for the Field Station Frog Find
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Saturday, April 24, 2021
2PM – 4PM CT Order Tickets Here Join us for the annual Field Station Frog Find! This family friendly event will be held on April 24, 2021 at Chellberg Farm, within the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Explore the trails while hunting for ceramic frogs. Each frog grants you a cash prized of up to $500! Little kids can also hunt for toy salamanders! Masks will be required for all participants, as many of the trials are narrow and people will be hiking in both directions. Please see the National Park Service page for current required COVID safeguards. We are still looking for event sponsors. Please see our sponsor information page or reach out to frogfind@fieldstationkids.org if you are interested! |
Virtual Open House
This year we will have an online open house consisting of two parts:
- Video Introduction, available now - Half hour overview of the school with answers to the most common questions
- Live Q&A Session, at 9:30 - 10:30 AM on Sat, Feb 20 - Join us for a live Zoom session to meet some of our staff and to answer any questions. If you have not used Zoom before, we recommend testing your setup in advance. If you would prefer to join by phone call only, you can call 1 312 626 6799, meeting code 916 0767 2945 #.
COVID-19 Update
Last Updated Jan 20, 2021
We have recently returned to in-person learning and continue to maintain our commitment to staying outside as much as possible. We have been continuously updating our safety protocols and have made some modifications to handle the colder weather. We have added an outdoor heater and are using both of our classroom buildings as temporary warming stations. Whenever indoors for any period of time, we enforce mask usage, social distancing, and fresh air circulation. It is imperative that all students come dressed for the cold temperatures every day. Please see this guide for recommendations on dressing children for the cold. Current Field Station families should watch their email for the latest updates.
Following the recommendations of many scientists and public health authorities, we are fully embracing the outdoor school model as a way to minimize the risk to our community while continuing to provide vital early childhood education. Field Station Preschool has always kept nature at the center of our curriculum, taking every opportunity to get kids outside hiking, playing, and exploring. Now we are taking that even further, committing to be outside all day, every day, with very limited exceptions for extreme weather. We have expanded our outdoor classroom spaces, added more equipment, installed canopies, and modified lesson plans, all to be able to provide the same top quality education outside.
Additionally, we have implemented a wide range of new safety protocols, including increased cleaning, daily wellness and temperature checks, and limited in-class parent volunteering. Please see the current version of our Safe Operating Plan, Updated Jan 19, 2021 for more details and guidance for parents. Of course, the situation is fluid, and we expect to continuously update our plan as conditions change. We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Stay safe!
Following the recommendations of many scientists and public health authorities, we are fully embracing the outdoor school model as a way to minimize the risk to our community while continuing to provide vital early childhood education. Field Station Preschool has always kept nature at the center of our curriculum, taking every opportunity to get kids outside hiking, playing, and exploring. Now we are taking that even further, committing to be outside all day, every day, with very limited exceptions for extreme weather. We have expanded our outdoor classroom spaces, added more equipment, installed canopies, and modified lesson plans, all to be able to provide the same top quality education outside.
Additionally, we have implemented a wide range of new safety protocols, including increased cleaning, daily wellness and temperature checks, and limited in-class parent volunteering. Please see the current version of our Safe Operating Plan, Updated Jan 19, 2021 for more details and guidance for parents. Of course, the situation is fluid, and we expect to continuously update our plan as conditions change. We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Stay safe!
Please Help!
If you are able during these difficult times, please consider donating to our unique non-profit preschool to keep our service to the community and mission alive! Any amount is greatly appreciated!!
If you are able during these difficult times, please consider donating to our unique non-profit preschool to keep our service to the community and mission alive! Any amount is greatly appreciated!!
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Our Mission
To create sustainable educational programs based on nature study which develop in our students:
- A love of learning
- Critical and independent thinking
- Creativity and imagination
- Social skills
- Self-confidence and self-esteem
- Environmental responsibility
- Respect for our natural surroundings
Announcements
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Current Year (2020-21) Class Openings
A few of our classes currently have openings for the 2020-21 school year. Class availability does fluctuate throughout the year, so please act quickly to secure your child's place now. Please email registration@fieldstationkids.org for more information. FAQ Registration Forms |
Mark Your Calendars for
the 2021 Sunset Soiree! Saturday, June 5, 2021 Dune Acres Clubhouse Details Coming Soon |
