Nature-Based Preschool, TK & Kindergarten in Carmichael
A calm, relationship-rich learning community where children build confidence, emotional intelligence, curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Voted Best Private School in Carmichael.
✓ Confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
✓ Meaningful friendships and social-emotional skills
✓ Curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning
✓ Outdoor learning every day
✓ Spanish immersion throughout the day
✓ Small ratios and nurturing relationships
✓ TK ratio: 1 adult to 7 children
✓ Kindergarten ratio: 1 adult to 8 children
✓ Ages 2–6 (Toddler, Preschool, TK & Kindergarten)
✓ Serving Carmichael and the greater Sacramento area
Now Enrolling: Limited TK & Kindergarten Openings for August 2026
What Children Gain at Nature's Lab
At Nature’s Lab, children learn through meaningful relationships, hands-on exploration, outdoor experiences, and opportunities to follow their curiosity. Our approach helps children develop confidence, social-emotional skills, independence, creativity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
They stay curious
Children explore, question, build, and discover, and learn to love the process of learning.
They are deeply known
Small groups and intentional teaching help each child build confidence and identity.
They find their community
Children build friendships — and families find connection and belonging.
Confidence • Friendship • Curiosity • Creativity • Resilience • Independence
Not just childcare. Not just academics.
A place where children learn how to think, connect, and understand the world.
Outdoor, hands-on learning.
Bilingual Spanish-English environment.
Social-emotional development at the core.
Real-life experiences, not worksheets.
Strong family connections.
Nature-based learning stimulates healthy development.
They’re not missing academics.
They’re building the foundation for life.
Problem-solving
Creativity
Language development
Confidence
In a world where information is everywhere,
At NLS, we focus on helping children
understand, apply, and think.
Programs for Children Ages 2–6
Toddler Program (2–3 years)
Preschool Program (3–4 years)
Pre-K / Transitional Kindergarten (4–5 years)
Kindergarten (5–6 years)
All programs include:
- Outdoor learning daily
- Spanish immersion
- Small group instruction
- Social-emotional development
- Healthy Meals
Explore Programs
More than a school — A community.
Families connect.
Children grow together.
Relationships continue beyond the classroom.
Events, gatherings, and shared experiences
that create lasting friendships for both children and parents.
“We finally found our community.”
“My child is thriving in ways I didn’t expect.”
“This school is something special.”
“We toured multiple schools… this felt different immediately.”
What families say
Proud to be part of the Carmichael community
• Sponsor of the Carmichael Community Garden
• Partner in local family-centered initiatives
• Rooted in connection, not just education
