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Drop-Off Nature Preschool
Greater Sacramento's licensed, fully outdoor preschool for children ages 2–5.
At Play Matters, the outdoors is the classroom; not a field trip, not a break from learning, but the whole experience. Our drop-off preschool sessions are small by design (maximum 6 children), Waldorf and Reggio Emilia inspired, and built around child-led exploration, imaginative play, and genuine connection with nature. No potty training required. One flat rate for all ages.
The Details
đź“… Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
⏰ Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
👧 Ages: 2–5 years old
🌿 Class size: Maximum 6 children
đź’› Tuition: $68/day — one flat rate, all ages
đź“‹ Minimum commitment: 2 days per week
What makes us different
We're state licensed. Play Matters holds a California childcare license (Lic # 343622083). Many outdoor and nature-based programs in the Sacramento area are not licensed. That matters.
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No potty training required — ever. We welcome children where they are. Pull-ups and diapers are completely fine, and we never charge more for younger children.
Every family pays the same flat daily rate.
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Truly small. Six children maximum. Not six per teacher — six total. Your child will be known here.
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100% outdoors. We do have a small indoor classroom with handmade wooden toys for moments when a child needs to regulate or hear a story — but the day lives outside. Rain, mud, and dirt are part of the curriculum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Drop-Off Preschool and Stay & Play?
Drop-Off Preschool is for children ready to separate from their caregiver. Parents drop off and pick up. Stay & Play (Fridays only) is a parent-accompanied session — you stay the whole time. Many families start with a Friday Stay & Play before enrolling in the preschool program.
Can I combine both?
Yes, enrolled preschool families are welcome to join Friday Stay & Play sessions as an add-on.
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What ages are accepted?
Ages 2–5. No potty training required.
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How many children are in each session?
Maximum 6. Always.
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Do you have an indoor space?
We have a small covered earth classroom, a covered patio-style space with handmade wooden toys, for moments when a child needs to regulate or wants a quieter moment. The session itself is held outdoors.​
Get in Touch
Prefer phone? Text Naomi directly at 650-207-9437. We'd love to meet your family.