Nature Focused

Play and Exploration

Playcare for Children Aged 12 months to 4 years

8:30am to 4:30pm September through June

Our Program

Preschool Nature Exploration with an Early Childhood Educator (RECE) + Forest and              Nature School Practitioner (CNAC)

Forest and Nature Programs 

Mission Statement + Vision    
What is Forest and Nature School?
Core Values + Principles 

Our Program 

About Me
Hours of Operation 
Fees
The Wonder Garden Learning Space


Learning and Development

Play
Risky Play
Brave Space, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Preparing for Our Program

Daily Schedule
How to equip your child for our Nature Focused Playcare



About Me

I’m Samantha, a Western University graduate, qualified Early Childhood Educator, certified Forest and Nature School Practitioner, and mom to four amazing kids. I have worked with children all of my life, and feel passionately about supportive child development, education and the outdoors. 


Why Choose Wonder Garden

Experienced Educator

The Wonder Garden Program is facilitated by a certified Early Childhood Educator and Qualified Forest and Nature School Practitioner with 19+ years of childcare experience.

Consistent Scheduling

The Wonder Garden Program follows the school year schedule and runs Monday through Thursday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
*Closed for Christmas Break and March Break*.

Child-Safe Environment

Safety conscious natural spaces as well as enriching educational resources. Childcare space geared to growth, confidence building, independence, and creativity.

Supportive Brave Space 

To enable learning, Wonder Garden encourages exploring new ideas, respectfully challenging each other's assumptions, and embracing making mistakes. 

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

Join the families who trust Wonder Garden and our nature centered learning approach—designed to help your child thrive.