Enrollment Opens for Little Coyotes Forest Kinder 2026-2027

Join us for another year of Little Coyotes Forest Kinder, a land-based program for ages 3-6 that meets outdoors in nature year-round, rain or shine, with locations in Davis (South Fork Preserve), Sacramento (William B. Pond area) and Folsom Lake.

This program creates a nurturing and gentle transition for children who are taking their first steps beyond the familiar comforts of home. We provide a supportive environment where they can begin to explore and engage with the natural world around them, encouraging a sense of curiosity, independence, and confidence in their early learning journey.

Our educational approach revolves around fostering a deep connection between children and the natural world. Throughout the day, our Forest Mentors and children engage in collaborative learning experiences that are rooted in our local environment. We believe deeply in a child-led approach to education, one that meets children where they are in their development and comfort zones and then allows them to bloom and grow through their connection with nature. There is a lot of playing, exploration, and singing. We have a seasonal curriculum, a collection of activities, books, and crafts that support social-emotional literacy, creative expression, and critical thinking skills.