Ages 4 to 5 | Rooted in Nature. Growing with Wonder.

At In Space Childcare Inc., our Forest Program for children aged 4 to 5 offers a unique, outdoor-based learning experience where nature is the classroom and curiosity leads the way.

Children are naturally drawn to the outdoors — to climb, question, build, and wonder. Our Forest Program invites them to do just that. Set in a rich outdoor environment, the program allows children to explore, discover, and grow through hands-on experiences with the natural world.

We follow a child-led, inquiry-based approach where learning unfolds organically — through puddle jumping, fort building, observing wildlife, gathering around stories, and solving real-world problems through play. Our educators serve as guides and co-explorers, gently supporting development while nurturing a deep connection to the environment.

What Makes Our Forest Program Special:

• Outdoor-First Learning: Children spend the majority of their day outside, building resilience, confidence, and a strong connection to nature.

• Ages 4 to 5 Focus: Designed specifically for preschool-aged children, our program balances freedom and structure to meet them exactly where they are developmentally.

• Child-Led & Inquiry-Based: We honour each child’s questions, pace, and passions — letting their interests guide the day's discoveries.

• Physical, Emotional & Cognitive Growth: From fine motor skills to social-emotional learning, the forest provides opportunities to grow in every domain.

• Sustainable Values: Children learn to care for the earth and for each other through daily exposure to the rhythms and responsibilities of nature.

• Weather-Ready & Safe: Our educators are trained in outdoor risk assessment, and our families are supported with guidance on appropriate clothing and seasonal readiness.

Whether it’s their first time balancing on a log, following animal tracks, or quietly listening to the wind in the trees, every moment in Forest Program is an opportunity for discovery and connection.

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Because the best kind of learning doesn’t always happen within four walls.