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Emerging Sprouts Forest School

Outdoor, child-led learning rooted in connection, safety, and real play.

Programs At a Glance

Our Castro Valley campus offers fully outdoor, play-based programs tucked away in Crow Canyon on a 100-acre wooded farm for toddlers, preschoolers, TK, kindergarten, and afterschool students.

Toddler & Family

A family-style class for toddlers and caregivers held one day each week—either Wednesday or Friday from 9:30–11:00 AM. Together, families explore the forest through songs, creek play, short walks, and shared snack time.

Preschool

Outdoor preschool for ages 2–5, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM. Focused on child-led play, nature exploration, and hands-on learning.

TK

A Monday–Friday Transition Kindergarten (TK) afterschool program, 12:00–4:00 PM. Only children currently enrolled in the Castro Valley School District TK program are eligible to sign up. Fully outdoor and play-based, this program extends the school day with hands-on learning and nature exploration.

Kindergarten

A Monday–Friday Kindergarten afterschool program, 1:00–5:00 PM. Open only to children enrolled in the Castro Valley School District Kindergarten program. Fully outdoor and play-based, extending the school day with hands-on projects and collaborative, nature-based learning that builds critical thinking, independence, and early academic skills.

Afterschool

Afterschool program for 1st–3rd graders, 2:00–5:00 PM, offered one day per week—Wednesday or Thursday. Open only to students in the Castro Valley School District. Fully outdoor and play-based, the program brings learning to life through hands-on projects and collaborative play, building confidence, resilience, and a lasting love of learning.

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Locations

Castro Valley

Toddler, Preschool, TK Kindergarten, Afterschool

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Berkeley

Parent-Child Classes, Afterschool

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Cincinnati

After School, Summer Camp

Explore Cincinnati

Why Families Choose Emerging Sprouts

Child-Led learning

A place where learning is guided by the inquiry of children, not the teaching of the test.

Socio-Emotional Learning

Our social-emotional centered curriculum helps children articulate their feelings, build strong relationships, and develop resilience—skills that set the foundation for lifelong learning and leadership.

Developmentally Appropriate

Every experience is thoughtfully designed for your child’s age and stage, blending Reggio-Emilia inspiration with hands-on forest learning to nurture curiosity, independence, and confidence.

Inquisitive Based Learning

Learning begins with questions—children follow their curiosity, explore freely, and discover the world in ways that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

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From Our Days Outside

Children don’t just respond to expectations, they respond to their environment. When spaces feel unpredictable or overwhelming, behavior, often reflects stress, not defiance. But when environments are calm, consistent, and intentional, children can settle, focus, and engage more deeply in learning!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through our website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you 🌿✨

Children don’t just respond to expectations, they respond to their environment. When spaces feel unpredictable or overwhelming, behavior, often reflects stress, not defiance. But when environments are calm, consistent, and intentional, children can settle, focus, and engage more deeply in learning!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through our website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you 🌿✨

Independence doesn’t come from stepping back, it’s built through the right kind of support! When children are guided through hard times, they begin to internalize the skills. They need to navigate challenges on their own. And overtime, this is what builds, confidence, flexibility, and true self regulation.

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio) We can’t wait to meet you 🌿✨

Independence doesn’t come from stepping back, it’s built through the right kind of support! When children are guided through hard times, they begin to internalize the skills. They need to navigate challenges on their own. And overtime, this is what builds, confidence, flexibility, and true self regulation.

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio) We can’t wait to meet you 🌿✨

When children don’t follow a boundary, it’s often not defiance…it’s lack of clarity. Consistent, predictable guidance helps children understand what’s expected, what to do instead, and how they’ll be supported. Overtime, this build self trust, responsibility, and the ability to navigate expectations with confidence!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our for a school by booking a tour through our website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you ✨🌿

When children don’t follow a boundary, it’s often not defiance…it’s lack of clarity. Consistent, predictable guidance helps children understand what’s expected, what to do instead, and how they’ll be supported. Overtime, this build self trust, responsibility, and the ability to navigate expectations with confidence!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our for a school by booking a tour through our website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you ✨🌿

When curiosity leads, every moment becomes an opportunity to think, connect, and grow. This is what meaningful, whole-child learning looks like in action!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you! 🌿

When curiosity leads, every moment becomes an opportunity to think, connect, and grow. This is what meaningful, whole-child learning looks like in action!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you! 🌿

Wonder is where real learning begins!
Through exploration, creativity, and connection, children develop the skills that matter most.

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you! 🌿

Wonder is where real learning begins!
Through exploration, creativity, and connection, children develop the skills that matter most.

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you! 🌿

Confidence grows when children create, share, and explore in ways that feel meaningful to them.
This is how a strong foundation for learning is built!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you! 🌿

Confidence grows when children create, share, and explore in ways that feel meaningful to them.
This is how a strong foundation for learning is built!

We’re welcoming families to enroll for the next school year! Come experience our forest school by booking a tour through the website (link in bio). We can’t wait to meet you! 🌿

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