Certified Nature Explore Classrooms

Certified Nature Explore Classrooms have demonstrated a deep commitment to connecting children with nature. Each one is unique in size, setting and structure, but they have one thing in common: they bring a sense of wonder to children’s lives.

Certified Nature Explore Classrooms enhance the physical environment and add natural beauty to the surrounding area. A network of Certified Nature Explore Classrooms is growing throughout the United States in elementary schools, early childhood programs, nature centers, military bases, national forests, parks and wildlife refuges, zoos, Head Start centers, arboretums, children’s museums, and other public spaces.

Click on the links below for stories and photos of each Certified Nature Explore Classroom. Sites with * have been designed by the Nature Explore program.

For more information on the certification process, click here.

International

Canada

• Discovery Child Care Centre in Ontario, CAN
• Little Munchkins Preschool Center, NB, CAN

China

• Futian Mangrove Ecological Park in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China*

Puerto Rico

• Christian Military Academy Head Start Program in Vega Baja

United States

Alabama

• Cane Creek Community Gardens in Anniston, AL
• J.D. & Annie S. Hays Nature Preserve in Huntsville, AL
• Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, AL*
• Gunter Child Development Center in Montgomery, AL
• Wellborn Elementary School in Anniston, AL

Arizona

• Beth El Center for Early Childhood Education in Phoenix, AZ*
• Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ*
• Greenhouse Montessori in Gilbert, AZ
• Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool in Scottsdale, AZ
• Willow Springs Program Center in Prescott, AZ

Arkansas

• Maka Earth Classroom at Pathfinder Preschool in Jacksonville, AR

California

• 4th Street Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• 66th Street Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• AmeriMont Academy in Anaheim Hills, CA
• Arminta Street Early Education Center in North Hollywood, CA*
• Ascension Lutheran Early Childhood Center in Thousand Oaks, CA*
• Ascension Lutheran School in Thousand Oaks, CA*
• Betty Sanchez Center in Carpinteria, CA
• Big Bear Discovery Center, Nature Discovery Zone in Fawnskin, CA*
• Brooklyn Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• Bundle of Joy Nature Preschool Childcare in Hidden Valley Lake, CA
• Calvary Chapel Preschool in Santa Ana, CA
• Calvary Christian Preschool in Pacific Palisades, CA
• Canoga Park Early Education Center in Canoga Park, CA*
• The Child Centered Home in Temecula, CA
• Child Development Institute in Canoga Park, CA*
• Child Educational Center in La Canada, CA*
• Creative Imagination Schoolhouse in Mountain View, CA
• Creative Nature Playschool in Orangevale, CA
• Evans Family Childcare in McKinleyville, CA
• Fredrickson Family Early Childhood Center in Thousand Oaks, CA
• Fremont Parents’ Nursery School in Fremont, CA
• The Gan of Cheviot Hills in Los Angeles, CA
• Gardena Early Education Center in Gardena, CA*
• Geneva Children’s Center in Laguna Woods, CA
• Glassell Park Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• Gledhill Early Education Center in North Hills, CA*
• Green Beginning Community Preschool in Los Angeles, CA
• HG Learning Academy in El Sobrante, CA
• Haddon Avenue STEAM Early Education Center in Pacoima, CA*
• Harding University Partnership School in Santa Barbara, CA*
• Hollister Presbyterian Preschool in Hollister, CA
• Jaime Escalante Early Education Center in Cudahy, CA*
• Kiddie Academy of Pasadena in Pasadena, CA
• Kiddie Academy of Fontana in Fontana, CA
• KidWorks CDC Preschool in Santa Ana, CA*
• Lakeshore Kids & Company in Carson, CA*
• Lakeshore Kids & Company, Infants and Toddlers in Carson, CA*
• Lincoln Community Preschool in Lincoln, CA
• Luv Muffins Preschool and Childcare in Bay Point, CA
• Marina Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, CA (3 Sites)*
• Monte Vista Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA
• Nature’s Pathway at Hidden Valley Nature Center in Riverside, CA
• Newport Center United Methodist Preschool Yards in Corona Del Mar, CA
• Northridge Early Education Center in Northridge, CA*
• Orange Coast College Early Childhood Education Lab School in Costa Mesa, CA
• The Pegasus School in Huntington Beach, CA*
• Reedley College Child Development Center and Lab School in Reedley, CA*
• Room to Grow in Livermore, CA
• Roots and Wings in Thousand Oaks, CA
• St. Andrew’s Preschool in Newport Beach, CA
• Saddleback Children’s Center in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
• Telfair Avenue Early Education Center in Pacoima, CA*
• Temple Beth Sholom Preschool in Santa Ana, CA
• Toluca Lake Early Education Center in North Hollywood, CA*
• Trinity Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• University of California, Irvine Extended Day Center in Irvine, CA
• University of California, Davis Early Childhood Laboratory School in Davis, CA*
• Valley Presbyterian Preschool and Infant Center in North Hills, CA
• Vaughn Street Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• Wanda Mikes Early Education Center in Los Angeles, CA*
• Westminster Presbyterian Church Preschool in Westlake Village, CA
• Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy in Oregon House, CA

Colorado

• A Child’s Touch Childcare in Thornton, CO
• Anythink Libraries/Rangeview Library District in Thornton, CO*
• Bluebird School LLC in Fort Collins, CO
• Brenda’s Daycare in Fort Collins, CO
• Hope Center, Inc. in Denver, CO*
• Laura’s Learn and Play Nature School, LLC in Fort Collins, CO
• The Learning Center at Warren Village-Preschool in Denver, CO*
• The Learning Center at Warren Village-Infant & Toddler in Denver, CO*
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, CO*
• Little Pines in Fort Collins, CO
• Sunflower Preschool in Boulder, CO

Connecticut

• Bartlett Arboretum in Stamford, CT*
• The Children’s Community Development Center in Westport, CT
• First Church Preschool in Old Greenwich, CT
• The Surreybrook School in Bethany, CT
• University of Connecticut Child Development Laboratories in Storrs, CT
• Westport Weston Cooperative Nursery School in Westport, CT

Delaware

• The Tatnall School in Wilmington, DE

Florida

• • Brevard County Parks & Recreation Riverwalk Nature Center in Rockledge, FL*
  • Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Coconut Grove, FL*
  • Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach, FL
  • The Experiential School of Tampa Bay at Shorecrest Preparatory School, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Gulliver Academy in Miami, FL
  • Hurlburt Field Child Development Center in Hurlburt Field, FL*
  • Hurlburt Field Library in Hurlburt Field, FL*
  • Hurlburt Youth Center in Hurlburt Field, FL*
  • Hurlburt Field Youth Programs in Hurlburt Field, FL*
  • The Learning Center in Tampa, FL
  • Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, FL (2 sites)*
  • Nana’s Learning Post in Valrico, FL
  • Palm Beach Day Academy in West Palm Beach, FL
  • St. Luke’s Lutheran School in Oviedo, FL
  • Trinity Lutheran School in Rockledge, FL
  • UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital in Gainesville, FL
  • University of Central Florida Creative School for Children in Orlando, FL

Georgia

• Keep Chatsworth-Murray Beautiful Outdoor Learning Center in Chatsworth, GA
• Little Folks Farm & Childcare in Lyons, GA
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, GA (2 sites)*
• McGinnis Woods Country Day School in Alpharetta, GA
• St. Martin’s Episcopal School in Atlanta, GA
• Water Oak Family Child Care Learning Home in Roswell, GA

Idaho

• Funshine home away from home in Idaho Falls, ID

Illinois

• A Place 2 Grow Child Care and Learning Center, Inc. in Troy, IL
• The Beard School in Chicago, IL*
• Brookfield Zoo (managed by The Chicago Zoological Society) in Brookfield, IL
• Carbondale New School in Carbondale, IL
• Catch A Star Learning Center in Macomb, IL
• Elmhurst Academy of Early Learning in Elmhurst, IL
• Epiphany Catholic School in Normal, IL*
• First School in Mahomet, IL
• Little Blessings Preschool & Kindergarten
  at Alleluia! Lutheran Church in Naperville, IL
• Hand in Hand Learning Land in Glenview, IL
• Happy Kids Daycare in Dixon, IL
• Holy Family Catholic Academy in Inverness, IL*
• Home Sweet Home Daycare in Chicago, IL
• Jump Smart Early Learning Academy in Chicago, IL
• KLA Schools of Naperville in Naperville, IL
• KLA Schools of Plainfield in Plainfield, IL
• Leaps and Bounds Daycare in Moline, IL
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, IL (Site 1)*
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, IL (Site 2)*
• Messiah Lutheran in Port Byron, IL
• Messiah Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten in Wauconda, IL
• Montessori Children’s House of North Barrington in North Barrington, IL
• The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL
• Mrs. Sandy’s Family Child Care in Springfield, IL
• Natural Beginnings Early Learning Program: Kendall County Forest Preserve District in Yorkville, IL
• The Nature Institute in Godfrey, IL
• Nettelhorst Elementary in Chicago, IL*
• Noah’s Ark Christian Preschool and Kindergarten in Barrington, IL*
• North Branch Arts/Creativo! Community Garden in Chicago, IL
• Northminster Learning Center in Peoria, IL
• Parent’s Helper Home Daycare and Academy in Oak Park, IL
• The Castle Preschool in Chicago, IL
• The Prairie School of DuPage in Wheaton, IL
• Purple Tree Kids in Springfield, IL
• Severson Dells Nature Center in Rockford, IL
• Stepping Stones Nursery School in Chicago, IL
• Under the Oak Tree in Bushnell, IL
• United Presbyterian Church Discovery Discovery Early Learning Center in Peoria, IL
• Wilder-Waite Grade School in Peoria, IL
• Yellow Brick Road Learning Adventures in Marion, IL

Indiana

• A Joyful Noise in Rockville, IN
• Caterpillar Clubhouse Nature Preschool in Kokomo, IN
• Conner Prairie in Fishers, IN*
• Country Corner Daycare/Preschool in Plymouth, IN
• Cummins Child Development Center in Columbus, IN*
• Cummins Child Development Center-Infant and Toddler in Columbus, IN
• DayStar Childcare in Indianapolis, IN
• Geist Christian Church in Fishers, IN
• George’s Jungle Child Care/Preschool in Marion, IN
• The Goddard School in Carmel, IN*
• Hayes Arboretum in Richmond, IN
• Kids N Company Family Childcare in Lafayette, IN
• Kokomo-Howard Public Library in Russiaville, IN
• Nature’s Pointe Cooperative Preschool in Noblesville, IN
• Ms. Ann’s Celestial Education in Hammond, IN
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom in IN*
• Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School and Kindergarten in Indianapolis, IN
• St. Vincent Early Learning Center in Evansville, IN*
• Sts Peter and Paul Kinder Haus Preschool in Haubstadt, IN
• TLC Early Learning in Auburn, IN
• TRC Head Start in Muncie, IN
• TerraTime Nature Play and Learning in Albany, IN
• Trees Indiana in Fort Wayne, IN*
• Woodlawn Nature Center in Elkhart, IN

Iowa

• Adventures Preschool in Ames, IA
• Ann W. Wickman Child Development Center in Atlantic, IA
• Brenton Arboretum in Dallas Center, IA
• Cedar River Academy at Taylor Elementary in Cedar Rapids, IA*
• Cedar Valley Preschool and Child Care Center in Cedar Falls, IA
• Clayton County Conservation-Osborne Center at Elkader, IA
• East Union Early Childhood Center in Afton, IA
• Fayette County Conservation Outdoor Playscape in Elgin, IA
• Iowa City Parks and Recreation, Children’s Discovery Garden in Iowa City, IA
• Indian Creek Nature Center in Cedar Rapids, IA
• Jack and Jill Preschool in Atlantic, IA
• Loving Hands Daycare & Preschool in Lambs Grove, IA
• Maharishi School in Fairfield, IA
• Montessori Children’s Garden in North Liberty, IA
• Noah’s Ark Preschool in Blue Grass, IA
• Northeast Iowa Community College Child Development Center in Calmar, IA
• Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center in Montour, IA
• Scott County Family YMCA, Learning Center in Davenport, IA
• Scott County Family YMCA, Palmer Learning Center in Davenport, IA
• Scott County Family Y-Newcomb Early Learning Center in Davenport, IA
• St. Ambrose University Children’s Campus in Davenport, IA
• Trinity Lutheran in Creston, IA
• Wee School for Little People in Clinton, IA
• West Side Early Childhood Center in Decorah, IA

Kansas

• Christots Montessori in Shawnee, KS
• East Heights UMC Preschool in Wichita, KS
• Finney County Public Library in Garden City, KS*
• Gigi’s Child Care Home in Wichita, KS
• Kansas Children’s Discovery Center in Topeka, KS*
• Meadowbrook Park Natureplay Preschool in Prairie Village, KS*
• Mill Creek Activity Center Natureplay Preschool in Shawnee, KS
• Special Blessing’s Child Care in Emporia, KS
• Wichita Collegiate School Early Childhood Center in Wichita, KS

Kentucky

• Jefferson Memorial Forest in Fairdale, KY
• Keystone Learning Academy in Louisville, KY*
• Lost River Cave in Bowling Green, KY*
• Trinity House Christian Child Care Inc. in Louisville, KY

Maine

• Bouncing Bubbles Child Care in Skowhegan, ME
• Precious Moments Nature School and Childcare in Scarborough, ME
• Three Little Birds Preschool in Scarborough, ME
• Your Little Artist Preschool in South Portland, ME
• Shunk Child Care in Portland, ME

Maryland

• Best Beginning Preschool in Annapolis, MD
• Bundles of Joy University, Inc. in Salisbury, MD
• First Lutheran Preschool in Ellicott City, MD
• Irvine Nature Center in Owing Mills, MD*
• James and Anne Robinson Nature Center in Columbia, MD*
• The Children’s College in Baltimore, MD
• The Key School in Annapolis, MD*

Massachusetts

• Berardi Family Farm Childcare in Georgetown, MA
• Berrybrook School in Duxbury, MA*
• Boston Nature Center in Mattapan, MA*
• British International School of Boston in Boston, MA
• Buttonwood Park Zoo in New Bedford, MA*
• Carriage House Nursery School in Cohasset, MA*
• EcoTarium in Worcester, MA*
• Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel in Boston, MA*
• Giving Tree School in Gill, MA
• Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich, MA*
• Holden Christian Academy in Holden, MA
• JCC Early Learning Center at Congregation Sha’aray Shalom in Hingham, MA
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, MA*
• Montessori Beginnings School in Sandwich, MA
• Our Sisters’ School in New Bedford, MA
• Pollywogs Nature Playschool in Nantucket, MA
• Silver Spruce Montessori School in Grafton, MA
• Steeple School of Trinity Church in Marshfield, MA
• Temple Shalom Nursery School in West Newton, MA*
• Woodland Wilderness at Temple Israel Sharon in Sharon, MA

Michigan

• The Discovery Center in Kalamazoo, MI
• The Flint Children’s Museum in Flint, MI
• Green Garden Child Development Center in Huntington Woods, MI*
• Green Garden Child Development Center in Macomb, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Dhu Varren in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Dhu Varren Infant and Toddler Playground in Ann Arbor
• Gretchen’s House at Highscope in Ypsilanti, MI
• Gretchen’s House at Highscope Infant & Toddler Playground in Ypsilanti, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Mt. Pleasant in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Mt. Vernon in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House CDC Oak Valley Garden Playground in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House CDC Oak Valley Infant and Toddler Playground in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House CDC Oak Valley Lake Playground in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House CDC Oak Valley Woodland Playground in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Stadium Infant and Toddler in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Stadium Preschool in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Traver Infant and Toddler in Ann Arbor, MI
• Gretchen’s House-Traver Preschool in Ann Arbor, MI
• Little Tot’s LLC in Macomb, MI
• Mimi’s House Family Childcare in Lansing, MI
• Peoples Church Preschool in East Lansing, MI
• Reeths-Puffer Pennsylvania Elementary Kindergarten in Muskegon, MI
• Roots + Wings Discovery Preschool in Chesaning, MI
• Teddy Bear Daycare & Preschool LLC in Traverse City, MI
• Woodlands Little Learners Playspace in Woodland, MI

Minnesota

• Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool in Alexandria, MN
• Chanhassen Children of Tomorrow in Chanhassen, MN
• Children of Tomorrow Learning Center Norwood in Norwood Young America, MN
• Children’s Country Day School in Mendota Heights, MN
• Circulo de Amigos Child Care Center in Minneapolis, MN
• Civic League Day Nursery in Rochester, MN
• Dodge Nature Preschool in West St. Paul, MN
• Early Discoveries in Pine Island, MN
• Handke Family Center Classroom in Elk River, MN*
• Jamie Sloth’s Child Care in Brainerd, MN
• Kinderberry Hill in Eden Prairie, MN
• Kinderberry Hill in Edina, MN
• Kinderberry Hill in Minneapolis, MN
• Kinderberry Hill in Plymouth, MN
• Kinderberry Hill in Roseville, MN
• Kinderberry Hill in Woodbury, MN
• Learn ‘n Play Preschool in Waite Park, MN
• Little Beginnings Learning Center in Hastings, MN
• Little Sprouts Academy in Burnsville, MN
• Little World of Learning in Shakopee, MN
• Luverne Public School – Discovery Time Preschool in Luverne, MN
• My Friends Christian Child Care & Preschool in Bloomington, MN
• Nativity Child and Family Center in St. Anthony, MN
• New Horizon Academy in Burnsville, MN
• O2B Kids in Waconia, MN
• St. David’s Center for Child and Family Development in Minnetonka, MN
• Westwood Early Childhood Center in St. Louis Park, MN
• Wildberries at The Berry Patch in Edina, MN
• Wildflower Early Learning Center in Savage, MN

Missouri

• Assumption Elementary School in O’Fallon, MO
• Big Oak Tree State Park in East Prairie, MO
• City of Richmond Heights in Richmond Heights, MO
• Cornerstone Center for Early Learning in St. Louis, MO
• Flance Early Learning Center in St. Louis, MO
• Horace Mann Laboratory School in Maryville, MO*
• Just 4 Us Childcare in O’Fallon, MO
• Kid’s Corner Preschool in Fredericktown, MO*
• Kids International in Ellisville, MO
• Little Creek Nature Area in Florissant, MO
• Luke’s Treehouse in Columbia, MO
• Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, MO*
• Operation Breakthrough in Kansas City, MO
• Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families in Maryville, MO*
• Rainbow School in Kansas City, MO*
• Sacred Heart Villa in St. Louis, MO
• Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit, MO*
• Shirlee Green Preschool in Creve Coeur, MO
• St. Charles County Parks and Rec, Towne Park in Foristell, MO*
• Union Preschool in St. Louis, MO

Montana

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Creston National Fish Hatchery in Kalispell, MT*

Nebraska

• Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, NE*
• Backyard Adventures Nature Academy in Omaha, NE
• Buffalo Early Learning Center-North Platte Public Schools, North Platte, NE
• Cathedral of the Risen Christ School in Lincoln, NE*
• CEDARS Northbridge Early Childhood Development in Lincoln, NE*
• Chadron State College, Center for Early Education & Care in Chadron, NE*
• Conestoga Elementary in Murray, NE
• Crestridge International and Dual Language Magnet School in Omaha, NE*
• Dimensions Early Education Programs on A Street in Lincoln, NE*
• Edward “Babe” Gomez Heritage Elementary School in Omaha, NE*
• Edward “Babe” Gomez Heritage Timberwolf Park in Omaha, NE*
• Gifford Farm in Bellevue, NE*
• Hill Hawk Nature Center in Lincoln, NE
• House of Montessori in Omaha, NE
• James R. Russell Child Development Center at Creighton University in Omaha, NE*
• La Bella Vita Montessori School in Omaha, NE
• Little Bubbles Preschool in Bellevue, NE
• Messiah Lutheran Church and School in Lincoln, NE*
• Nurture and Nature Family Child Care in Omaha, NE
• Pioneers Park Nature Center in Lincoln, NE*
• Prescott Elementary School in Lincoln, NE*
• Ruth Staples Child Development Laboratory in Lincoln, NE*
• Sheridan Elementary School in Lincoln, NE*
• St. Augustine Indian Mission School in Winnebago, NE*
• St. Paul Lutheran School in Beatrice, NE
• Tentinger Daycare Family Child Care Home in Wayne, NE
• Tina’s Treasurehouse in Lincoln, NE
• Webster County Early Learning Center in Blue Hill, NE
• YMCA Camp Kitaki in Louisville, NE

Nevada

• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, NV*

New Hampshire

• A Place to Grow-Infant and Toddler Classroom in Brentwood, NH
• A Place to Grow-Preschool and PreK Classroom in Brentwood, NH
• Cross Road Children’s Center in Dover, NH
• Holy Cross Early Childhood Center in Manchester, NH
• KidLogic Early Learning Center in East Kingston, NH
• Live and Learn Early Learning Center in Lee, NH
• MCC Child Development Center in Manchester, NH
• Petals in the Pines in Canterbury, NH
• Prescott Farm Environmental Education Center in Laconia, NH
• Storybook Hollow Early Learning Program in Gonic, NH
• Woodside at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH

New Jersey

• Center for Family Resources in Ringwood, NJ*
• Donald A. Quarles Early Childhood Center in Englewood, NJ*
• Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education in South Orange, NJ*
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, NJ (Site 1)*
• McGuire Youth Program at McGuire Air Force Base, NJ*
• Sandy Hook Child Care Center in Highlands, NJ

New Mexico

• Mountain View Community Center in Albuquerque, NM*
• National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM*

New York

• Alexander Central School District in Alexander, NY*
• Annie’s Ark, Inc. in Livonia, NY
• Bailey Arboretum in Locust Valley, NY*
• Campus Kids Children’s Learning Center-Infant Outdoor Classroom in Selden, NY
• Campus Kids Children’s Learning Center-Toddler Outdoor Classroom in Selden, NY
• Campus Kids Children’s Learning Center-Preschool Outdoor Classroom in Selden, NY
• The Chai Center Preschool and Camp in Dix Hills, NY
• Cornell Cooperative Extension in Yaphank, NY
• Developmental Disabilities Institute in Huntington, NY*
• Elements The Urban Nature Preschool in New York, NY
• Exploring Together Early Childhood Center in Highland, NY
• Five Towns Early Learning Center in Inwood, NY
• It Takes a Village in Hampton Bays, NY*
• Kids Club Child Care Center in Avon, NY
• Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City, NY
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, NY (2 sites)*
• Middle Country Public Library Nature Explorium in Centereach, NY*
• Mid-Island Y JCC Early Childhood Center in Plainview, NY
• Roots of the Future Montessori School in Clarence, NY
• Sachem Public Library in Holbrook, NY*
• Siwanoy School in Pelham, NY*
• Woodbury Jewish Center in Woodbury, NY

North Carolina

• Broadview Middle School in Burlington, NC
• Estes Children’s Cottage in Chapel Hill, NC
• Messiah Moravian Church Preschool in Winston-Salem, NC*

North Dakota

• Montessori Academy in Grand Forks, ND*
• University Children’s Learning Center in Grand Forks, ND*
• University Children’s Learning Center Toddler Classroom in Grand Forks, ND*

Ohio

• Bay Presbyterian Preschool in Bay Village, OH*
• CEOGC Louis Stokes Head Start Center in Cleveland, OH*
• Discovery School in Waterville, OH
• Growing Minds Preschool in Berkey, OH
• Grow With Me Home Childcare in Lorain, OH
• Holy Cross Preschool, Kindergarten and Child Care in Canton, OH
• Indianola Children’s Center in Columbus, Ohio
• Kendal Early Learning Center in Oberlin, OH
• Kids Country Fairlawn in Fairlawn, OH
• Kids Country Hartville in Hartville, OH
• Kids Country Medina in Medina, OH
• Kids Country Stow in Stow, OH
• Kids Country Green in Uniontown, OH
• Kids Country Wadsworth in Wadsworth, OH
• The Music Settlement in Cleveland, OH*

Oklahoma

• Explorations Child Care in Bartlesville, OK
• Maribel’s Little Flowers Bilingual Early Learning in Oklahoma City, OK
• Tony Reyes Bilingual Child Development Center, 10th Street in Oklahoma City, OK
• Tony Reyes Bilingual Child Development Center, Western Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK
• Tulsa Educare Hawthorne in Tulsa, OK*
• Tulsa Educare Hawthorne Infant and Toddler Classroom in Tulsa, OK*
• Tulsa Educare Hawthorne Preschool Classroom in Tulsa, OK*
• Tulsa Educare-Kendall Whittier-Nature Scape Playground in Tulsa, OK
• Tulsa Educare-Kendall Whittier Infant and Toddler Playground in Tulsa, OK
• Tulsa Educare-Kendall Whittier Preschool Playground in Tulsa, OK
• Tulsa Nature Explore in Tulsa, OK

Oregon

• Nearby Nature in Eugene, OR
• St. Clare Preschool in Portland, OR

Pennsylvania

• Abington Friends in Jenkintown, PA*
• Browns Family Childcare, LLC in Franklin, PA
• Buffalo Valley Recreation Authority in Lewisburg, PA
• Busy Bees Natural Learning Center in Blanchard, PA
• Butler County Community College in Butler, PA
• Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA*
• expERIEnce Children’s Museum in Erie, PA
• Fern Hollow Nature Center in Sewickley, PA*
• Hempfield Family Child Development Center in Landisville, PA
• Heritage School in Wayne, PA
• Hopwood Child Care in Hopwood, PA
• Little Dumplins Family Child Care in Montgomery, PA
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, PA*
• Newtown Friends School in Newtown, PA*
• Parent Infant Center in Philadelphia, PA*
• Sewickley Academy in Sewickley, PA
• SmartKids Child Care and Learning Center, Inc.-Meadowlands, Washington, PA
• Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse in Philadelphia, PA*
• The Art of Play Early Learning & Discovery Center in Mechanicsburg, PA
• Usha K. Ramamurthy Family Child Care in Mechanicsburg, PA
• The West Hill School in Rosemont, PA*
• Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA

Rhode Island

South Carolina

• Ashley Hall in Charleston, SC*
• College of Charleston in Charleston, SC

South Dakota

• Dakota Kids in Sioux Falls, SD
• Grand Fun Alley Learning Center in Sioux Falls, SD
• The Scarbrough Childcare Center in Sioux Falls, SD

Tennessee

• Heritage Montessori School in Red Bank, TN
• Highland Plaza United Methodist Preschool in Hixson, TN
• Memphis Botanic Garden in Memphis, TN*
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School in Chattanooga, TN
• Southwest TN Child Care Resource and Referral-Therapy and Learning Center in Jackson, TN
• Spring Hollow Early Learning Center in Franklin, TN
• Tommie Lane Preschool in Soddy Daisy, TN
• University of Tennessee Gardens at Crossville

Texas

• All Saints’ Episcopal Day School in Austin, TX
• Apple Creek Preschool in Frisco, TX*
• Becky Gates Children’s Center at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX
• Belton Education Station in Belton, TX*
• Care 4 Tots Learning Center in Harker Heights, TX*
• Central Texas Children’s Center in Temple, TX*
• Chapel Hill Academy Charter School in Fort Worth,TX*
• Child Care Associates Southside Early Head Start Campus in Fort Worth, TX
• Creative Child Learning Arts Academy in Killeen, TX*
• Christ Lutheran Preschool in Dallas, TX
• DKH Academy in Highland Village, TX
• The Eagle’s Nest Play to Learn Center in Corsicana, TX
• Environmental Education Center in Plano, TX
• Family Service Head Start Pilgrim in San Antonio, TX
• First Presbyterian Christian Preschool in El Paso, TX
• Gigi’z Little Helping Handz in Belton, TX*
• God’s Little Angels Christian Development Center in Copperas Cove, TX*
• Grace Primary School in Houston, TX
• Grace Lower School in Houston, TX
  
• Inspiring Little Minds Learning Center in Killeen, TX*
• Jewel’s Learning Center in Houston, TX*
• Just for Tots #2 in Killeen, TX*
• Just for Tots #3 Learning Center in Killeen, TX*
• Kid Grace Learning Center in Temple, TX
• Kinderplatz of Fine Arts in Fort Worth, TX
• Lawrence Homestead in Mesquite, TX
• Lena Pope Early Learning Center in Fort Worth,TX*
• Lena Pope Early Learning Center at University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, TX*
• Log Cabin Learning Academy in Harker Heights, TX
• Lone Star Family Health Center in Conroe, TX*
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, TX (2 sites)*
• The Mays School in Houston, TX
• The Robin’s Nest in Hamilton, TX
• North Star Academy in Lantana, TX
• Opportunity School-Edwards Campus in Amarillo, TX*
• Perfect Praise Learning Center in Copperas Cove, TX*
• Piper Center for Family Studies and Child Development in Waco, TX*
• St. Andrew’s Children’s Place in Houston, TX
• St. Francis Episcopal Day School in Houston, TX
• St. Luke’s Day School (3 classrooms) in Houston, TX
• St. Thomas Early Learning Center in College Station, TX
• Sabrina’s Family Childcare in Temple, TX*
• The Parish School-Margaret Noecker Nature Center, Little Acorn Park in Houston, TX
• The Parish School- Margaret Noecker Nature Center
• Oak Creek Exploration Zone, in Houston, TX
• The People/Plant Connection in San Angelo, TX
• University Presbyterian Children’s Center in San Antonio, TX*
• University Presbyterian Children’s Center-Little Explorers’ Yard in San Antonio, TX*
• Vogel Alcove in Dallas, TX

Utah

• ABC Great Beginnings-Murray, UT
• ABC Great Beginnings-Redwood in West Valley, UT
• ABC Great Beginnings-South Jordan in South Jordan, UT
• ABC Great Beginnings-West Jordan in West Jordan, UT
• Aleatha’s Home Daycare in Brigham City, UT
• All About Kids Family Child Care in Spanish Fork, UT
• Ameris Academy in West Valley City, UT
• Child Care Connection in Hyrum, UT
• Country Kids Children’s Center in Santa Clara, UT
• Discovery Kids in Draper, UT
• Discovery Clubhouse-Harrison in Ogden, UT
• Discovery Clubhouse Washington Terrace in Washington Terrace, UT
• Edu-Care Early Learning Center in Layton, UT
• Kool Kidz Adventure Academy in Clinton, UT
• Lesly’s Friends Child Care in Salt Lake City, UT
• LingoLearn in Salt Lake City, UT
• Little Brigham Aggies Play Garden in Brigham City, UT
• Little Leapers Child Care Center, LLC in Beaver, UT
• Little Leapers Childcare Center – Milford in Milford, UT
• Little Orchard Preschools and Childcare-Taylorsville, UT
• Little Rascals Childcare-Preschool in Salt Lake City, UT
• Little Seed Evolution Childcare Center in Ogden, UT
• Little Wonders Learning Center in Nibley, UT
• Lola’s Playhouse, LLC in Kearns, UT
• Ms Stephanie’s in Taylorsville, UT
• Marycarmen’s Daycare in Salt Lake City, UT
• Mary Kay funded Nature Explore Classroom, UT*
• Milena’s Childcare in Herriman, UT
• Miles of Smiles in Vernal, UT
• Moab Community Childcare in Moab, UT
• Nano Nagle Children’s Center at St. Vincent’s School in Holladay, UT
• Panda Child Care #2 in Taylorsville, UT
• Rachael’s Daycare in Willard, UT
• Rosys Day Care No. 1 in Salt Lake City, UT
• Thanksgiving Point Institute in Lehi, UT
• The Fun Learning Daycare, LLC in Salt Lake City, UT
• Tilley Time Child Care in Taylorsville, UT
• Salt Lake Community College Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School in Salt Lake City, UT
• Sweet Heart Home Daycare in Magna, UT
• Tiny Humans Child Care in West Jordan, UT
• Waterford School in Sandy, UT*
• Wonderbloom Nature Playschool in Murray, UT

Vermont

• Lake View Child Care in Newport Center, VT
• Mountain Road Preschool in Addison, VT
• Otter Creek Child Center in Middlebury, VT

Virginia

• The Butterfly House at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA
• Dora L. Lewis Family and Child Development Center at the Weinstein JCC in Richmond, VA*
• Moss-Nuckols Elementary School in Louisa, VA*
• Natural Bridge State Park in Natural Bridge, VA
• Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, VA*
• St. Mark Lutheran Preschool in Charlottesville, VA

Washington

• Crown Hill Co-op Preschool in Seattle, WA
• Gig Harbor Academy in Gig Harbor, WA
• Kitsap Community Resources Early Learning & Family Services in Bremerton, WA
• The Lane-Little Arrowhead Nature Explore in Camano Island, WA*
• Nature Nuts in Maple Valley, WA
• St. Andrew Nature School in Vancouver, WA
• US Fish and Wildlife Service Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia, WA*
• Woodinville Family Preschool in Bothell, WA

Washington, DC

• The National Arboretum in Washington, DC*

West Virginia

• The Children’s Tree House in Shepherdstown, WV*

Wisconsin

• All ‘Bout Children Preschool in Brookfield, WI
• Amy & Kids Co. Family Child Care in Appleton, WI
• Honeypie Nature Playschool in McFarland, WI
• Kids Are Us Family Child Care in Oshkosh, WI
• Netherwood Knoll Elementary in Oregon, WI
• Sarah’s Family Daycare in Amherst, WI
• Sarah’s Littles Adventures In Playschool in Waukesha, WI
• Wee Care Family Childcare in Deforest, WI
• Zasty’s Family Child Care in Milton, WI

Wyoming

• Big Piney Children’s Learning Center in Big Piney, WY
• Children’s Discovery Center in Pinedale, WY*
• Pinedale Children’s Learning Center in Pinedale, WY*

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