The Farm & Nature Discovery School at The Center provides children ages 3 through 6 the unique opportunity to attend school on a 60-acre farm.
Our highly qualified and trained teachers guide our students to learn through exploration of their natural environment.
Environmental education is integrated with a creative based curriculum, reaching toward developmentally appropriate milestones set forth by the state of Illinois.
We offer two or three day sessions in the morning or afternoon.
Each session is two and a half hours long. We also offer a 5 day Kindergarten program.
We feature low teacher-to-student ratios and bright, lively classrooms. We encourage growth in all developmental domains including motor skills, cognitive development, literacy, creativity, and social/emotional development.
For more information or to arrange a tour, please call our School Director Danielle Bell at 708.361.8933 or email FarmandNature@TheCenterPalos.org.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress for nature
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Farm And Nature Discovery School?
The application deadline for Farm And Nature Discovery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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