Begin the wander.
Everything prospective families need to know — who we serve, how enrollment works, and how to come see the school.
Ages 3–5, ready to explore.
Dr. Dodge's serves children ages 3–5 — we are both a preschool and a pre-K, and our oldest students complete their pre-kindergarten year with us before heading to kindergarten. Because our days unfold outdoors and on adventures, children must be toilet-proficient, able to follow directions to keep themselves and others safe, and able to communicate their needs. We keep enrollment at a maximum of twelve children with a 6:1 teacher-to-child ratio, so every child is genuinely known.
Two ways to join us.
| Program | Days | Hours | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day | Monday–Friday | 8:00–4:30 | $1,700per month |
| 3-Day | Tuesday–Thursday | 8:00–4:30 | $1,200per month |
Tuition includes: all field trips and adventures, learning materials, daily snacks, and daily photos and updates through the Brightwheel family app. Families pack a lunch and a labeled water bottle daily.
Payment policies: tuition is billed monthly. Withdrawal requires 30 days’ written notice.
Siblings: siblings receive a 10% tuition discount.
Current availability: we enroll on a rolling basis, and spots are available right now. Apply today.
Five steps, no mystery.
Learn about Dr. Dodge's
Explore the site, follow @ddnatureschool on Instagram — nothing shows what we do better than our daily adventures there — and peek at The Weekly Wander, the newsletter our families receive.
Submit an application
Complete our application so we can learn about your child — their temperament, interests, and love of the outdoors.
Tour the school
Parents and children visit together: walk the trails, see the dome, meet the teachers.
Confirm fit + availability
We talk honestly about whether Dr. Dodge's is the right match for your child, and confirm space in the program you want.
Complete enrollment
Finish enrollment forms through Brightwheel, our family communication app, and get ready to wander.
The waitlist, warmly: when programs fill, we keep a waitlist and reach out the moment a spot opens. Because our school is small, spots are limited — but families move up faster than you might expect, and we're always honest about your likely timing.
An application is not a contract — it simply begins the conversation.
See it before you visit.
The one-minute tour of our land + dome
Ready to wander with us?
The best way to understand Dr. Dodge's is to walk the trails, step inside the dome, and picture your child here. Tours are offered to prospective families as part of our admissions process.
To schedule, email contact@ddnatureschool.com — we’ll find a time for you and your child to visit together.