Through nature-immersion, the outdoors will serve as a classroom where children can learn, challenge themselves and grow at their own pace. We encourage critical thinking, celebrate creativity, and promote individual learning as well as the group process.
The preschoolers meet in the Lower Arroyo Park in Pasadena. It includes 19.9 acres of improved parkland, picnic areas, beautiful undeveloped lands, and a flood channel. This diverse park is well-maintained by the City of Pasadena. It is an actual and metaphorical passageway between wildlife and people. Small group size 6 – 8 children total. 1:3 or 1:4 teacher:child ratio
Rhythm of the day
8:30 – 8:45 Drop off/check in
8:45 – 9:00 Morning walk
9:00 – 9:30 Snack & Stories
9:30 – 11:30 Nature Exploration
11:30 – 12:15 Lunch & Stories
12:15 – 12:30 Pick up
At Heart Rock Forest School, children’s safety and well-being is a top priority. The rhythm of the day is tentative and will change based on children’s needs and interests.
2024 – 2025 Important Date
September 3: First Day of School
November 25 – 29: Fall Break
December 2: Return from Fall Break
December 23 – January 10: Winter Break
January 13: Return from Winter Break
January 20: No School
April 14 – 25: Spring Break
April 28: Return from Spring Break
May 22: Last day of School
September Start
4 days a week $8,000/year. $900* deposit.
$887.50/month Due first of the month September – April.
2 days a week $4,500/year. $500* deposit
$500/month due First of the month September – April.
January Start
4 days a week $4,640/5 months. $900* deposit.
$935/month due First of the month January – April.
2 days a week $2,540/5 months. $500* deposit.
$510/month due First of the month January – April.
*All new families pay a $75 nonrefundable application/enrollment fee