Play Forest, The

Holistic Preschool + Kindergarten Program in the Gainesville/Alachua Area. Do you long for a gentle, grounded learning environment where your child is free to be themselves and play - without pressure or stresses from our modern busy world? At The Play Forest, we believe the early years are sacred. Childhood is not a race ~ it’s a fun season of discovery!

In our small group of children ages 3-6, your little one is held in a warm rhythm of songs, stories, seasonal crafts, nature study, nourishing food, and lots of free play in nature.

What families love about The Play Forest:
- A peaceful and predictable morning rhythm
- A reverence for the child’s inner world
- Daily songs and circle games aligned with the seasons
- Open-ended play with natural, handmade materials
- Shared wholesome morning snacks
- Holistic hands-on arts & crafts
- Free exploration in the forest and garden
- Storytime with lovingly selected classic tales
- A healthy balance of movement, rest, and imagination

We embrace the values of Waldorf early childhood education - where the young child learns best through imitation, rhythm, and relationship. If your heart is craving a simple loving experience for your child… we invite you to join us. Come find your place at The Play Forest!