Family policies

We ask your written permission before we share any photo of your child, on this site, in newsletters or on social media, and you can change your answer at any time. We never put a child's name with a photo, and the photos on this site are examples until we replace them with our own.

A child with a fever, vomiting or a contagious illness stays home until they feel well. We spend the day outside, so a child who is too tired for the morning is better at home. If a child gets sick at school, we call you to pick them up.

Children leave only with the adults you listed when you enrolled, and we ask for ID at the barn door from anyone we don't know. At pickup the group waits at the barn, and a teacher hands each child over in person.

If you will be late, call or text the school. A teacher stays with your child until you arrive. What happens if it repeats is explained when you enroll.

We provide a snack on forest mornings, and children bring lunch on full days and a water bottle every day. We ask families not to send nuts. If your child has allergies, tell us on the tour; we ask for the details privately once you enroll.

We close for school holidays and the winter break. When the weather closes the school, such as a storm that brings trees down, we text families before they leave home.

Children don't use screens during the day. We ask adults at drop-off and pickup to keep phones in a pocket.

Layers that can get wet and muddy, waterproof boots, a rain jacket and pants, and a dry change of clothes in a bag.

We ask for a month's written notice, in person or through the form.