# Organic Adventures Forest School

### A unique, fully outdoor co-op forest preschool

**Nicole Duncan**  
Program Director  
**Program Type**  
Forest School

## Basics  
**Background Check**  
Yes  
  
**Snacks**  
0 per day  
  
**Potty Training**  
Not Required  
  
**Schedules**  
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 days per week  
  
**Language(s) Supported**  
English  
  
**Ratio**  
1:8 teachers to children  
  
**Pay Schedules**  
Monthly  
  
**Subsidized Care**  
Not Accepted  
  
**Philosophy**  
Nature-based  
Hybrid forest co-op preschool

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## Our Teachers  
Hello! I am Ms. Nicole, and I am thrilled to bring this program to our community! I started working with kids from a very young age, as my mother was a family child care provider and I assisted her from the age of 14. I continued working with kids of all ages as a private nanny for the next seven years until I became a stay-at-home mom when my first daughter was born. I homeschooled her from preschool through 2nd grade. After my second child was born, I discovered outdoor education and was obsessed! Since then I have opened various outdoor nature play programs in the Temecula Valley.

## Achievements  
  
**Experience with infants and toddlers**  
  
**Experience with preschool age**  
  
**Certificate in Culinary Arts in Baking and Pastry**

## Verified parent feedback and reviews  
Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Overall: 4.7  
- Outdoor Time: 4.9  
- Atmosphere: 4.9  
- Child Communication: 4.8  
- Physical Space: 4.8  
- Program Communication: 4.8  
- Learning Environment: 4.8  
- Provider Interaction: 4.9

## Reviews  
**5.0**  
Dec 26, 2019  
"Nicole has been absolutely wonderful & my son always comes home so excited about his day."  
**5.0**  
Mar 01, 2020  
"We are very happy with Organic Adventures & Nicole has been very attentive to our child during her transition to a new daycare. We only wish there was more availability during the week."  
**5.0**  
Mar 26, 2020  
"Continue to love our time and care provider, Nicole."  
**5.0**  
Aug 25, 2021  
"Nicole is wonderful and my daughter loves her daycare days! From Nicole’s creative activities, outside play setup to circle-time adventures our daughter is enjoying the experience and thriving."  
**5.0**  
Dec 27, 2021  
"I am very happy with my daughter's care and she loves how much time is spent outdoors!"

## Philosophy  
At Organic Adventures Playschool, we encourage children to explore and connect with the world around them. We believe every day is a new opportunity for adventure and learning! Our goal is to spend as much time outdoors as possible. We believe that children thrive on being in nature.

## Location  
We are located in Murrieta on a private ranch in the La Cresta community.

## About our program  
We are a fully outdoor coworking preschool located at a private ranch. We believe in following child-led philosophies and incorporating their play and exploration to elevate their learning experience.

## Rhythm of the Day  
- **9:30am**: Arrival Time/Check In at Base Camp  
- **9:45am**: Circle Time at The Gathering Tree  
- **10am**: Nature Walk/Exploration on trails  
- **11am**: Learning Activities/Sensory Exploration  
- **10:30am**: Snack  
- **11am**: Maker's Lab/STEM activities  
- **11:30am**: Gratitude Circle  
- **12:00pm**: Lunch/Nature Play at Base Camp  
- **12:30pm**: Goodbyes/Pick Up

## Admissions  
Join the Organic Adventures Playschool community in four easy steps:
1. Explore our website  
2. Submit a Tour Application  
3. Tour our school  
4. Enroll

Have questions about the program?  
Message the Program Director directly to learn more.