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  • About us
    • Strategic Intentions
    • What We Do
    • Who We Are
  • Projects
    • BLISS Meadows
    • Stormwater Management
    • Farmhouse Renovation
    • Urban Farming
    • Farmland Commons
    • Education Center
  • Programs
    • Programs Overview
    • Youth Camps
    • Habitat Discovery
    • Outdoor Preschool
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OUTDOOR PRESCHOOL AT BLISS MEADOWS

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The Dragonflies

Little Explorers Take Flight

Little Explorers Take Flight

Little Explorers Take Flight

 A fully outdoor preschool experience for just 12 children ages 3–5, learning through play, discovery, and adventure across our 10-acre campus in every season. 

26-27 School Year

Little Explorers Take Flight

Little Explorers Take Flight

Sept 8, 2026 - May 28, 2027

Meals/Snacks

Little Explorers Take Flight

Meals/Snacks

 Children must bring a refiilable water bottle, nut-free snacks, and lunch from home to keep them energized for a full day of exploration. 


We take care of everything else.

TUITION & FEES

Full Time M-F*

Part Time M,W,F

Part Time M,W,F

8:00 am - 3:30 pm


One Time Payments

(per year, non-refundable)

  • Registration $75 
  • Materials $50
  • Deposit 10 % of annual tuition total


Monthly payment 


Self-select Sliding Scale** 

  • Tier 1 $800 
  • Tier 2 $1200 
  • Tier 3 $1600


*Priority regsitration for full-time enrollment


**A limited amount of tuition assistance is available. Please notate interest in form.

Part Time M,W,F

Part Time M,W,F

Part Time M,W,F

8:00 am - 3:30 pm


One Time Payments

(per year, non-refundable)

  • Registration $75 
  • Materials $50
  • Deposit 10 % of annual tuition total


Monthly payment


  • $1,024

Part Time T,Th

Part Time M,W,F

Part Time T,Th

8:00 am - 3:30 pm


One Time Payments

(per year, non-refundable)

  • Registration $75 
  • Materials $50
  • Deposit 10 % of annual tuition total


Monthly Payment


  • $704

Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Preschool at BLISS Meadows.  

Please complete the below form so we can learn more about your family and send you an application to enroll.

 

Interest Form

OUR PEDAGOGY

 Nature is our first teacher. We believe early childhood is a time for exploration, imagination, and deep connection to the natural world. 

Children spend their school day immersed outdoors, where nature becomes the teacher, the curriculum, and the foundation for every learning experience.

 Our child-centered, play-based approach honors each child's unique interests, abilities, and pace of development. Through open-ended play, seasonal exploration, and hands-on discovery, children develop confidence, spark their curiosity, express their creativity, and cultivate an enduring sense of wonder about the world around them. 

 Meaningful growth happens through experience. Children are encouraged to climb, balance, build, create, get muddy, and take age-appropriate risks within safe, supportive boundaries. These experiences develop resilience, independence, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

 Our educators serve as guides, thoughtfully observing, asking meaningful questions, and creating opportunities that extend children's learning while allowing wonder and discovery to unfold naturally. 

ENROLLMENT

Thank you for your interest in the Outdoor Preschool at BLISS Meadows.  

Please complete the below form so we can learn more about your family and send you an application to enroll.

 

Interest Form

What Makes Us Different

At Backyard Basecamp, we nurture not only capable learners but also compassionate stewards of the Earth. Through daily connection with the land and animals, children develop respect for nature, strong social-emotional skills, and a deep sense of belonging and empathy to themselves, their community, and the living world around them.


Our 10-acre campus is thoughtfully designed to immerse children in the natural world each day. The environment includes a hands-on garden, forest exploration areas, a wildflower meadow, animal petting spaces, active bee hives, and dedicated outdoor classroom areas.


These spaces create a rich, ever-changing landscape where children learn through direct experience, curiosity, and connection with the living world around them.

OUR PRESCHOOL STAFF

Our experienced educators are passionate about nurturing children's growth through meaningful, nature-based learning. With advanced credentials, specialized training, and decades of experience, our team provides a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive.

 

With us, your child benefits from educators who have:

  • Specialized degrees in Early Childhood  and Elementary Education 
  • Level 6 MSDE Credentialed Teachers
  • Over 30 years of combined experience
  • Specialization in Nature-Based Early Childhood Education
  • Enrolled in ongoing professional development


Our program also maintains:

  • Certified Child Care Aides in supporting roles
  • A low 1:6 teacher-to-child ratio
  • A Registered Pediatric Nurse on staff

Brittany: Early Childhood Director & Lead Teacher

  • Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education
  • Graduate study in Special Education (Johns Hopkins University)
  • Level 6 MSDE Credentialed Teacher
  • Nature-Based Teacher Certified
  • Maryland Master Naturalist
  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certified
  • 17 years in early childhood education, including 3 years leading a nature preschool

Judi: Co-Lead Teacher

  • Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education
  • Level 6 MSDE Credentialed Teacher
  • Nature-Based Teacher Certified
  • Maryland Master Naturalist
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English)
  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certified
  • 12 years of early childhood education experience

Atiya: Nurse

  • Registered Pediatric Nurse
  • CedarSong Way Certified
  • Nature-Based Teacher Certified (ANBE)
  • Maryland Master Naturalist
  • Certified Animal Tracker
  • Wilderness First Aid & CPR Certified
  • 10 years of experience in early childhood nature education

Support Staff

 

All Backyard Basecamp staff are trained as Child Care Aides, helping maintain a consistent nurturing, safe, and enriching learning environment for every child in the program.

MORE INFO

Ready to Enroll?

Please complete the below form so we can learn more about your family and invite you to complete the application.

 

Interest Form

Support the Dragonflies Fund

Help make outdoor preschool accessible to more families. 


The Dragonflies Fund provides scholarships that allow children to learn, play, and thrive in nature, regardless of financial circumstances.

Give to the Dragonflies Fund

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at info@backyardBasecamp.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Thanks to a generous donor, we supply every enrolled child with a set of rain gear, snow gear, and all weather boots for daily play and exploration.

Unfortunately, due to licensing constraints we are not able to. However, we are seeking a trusted partner who can offer this option for families.

Yes! If your family in enrolled in CCS, reach out to us, and we'll help you through the process.

We offer sliding scale tuition because we believe high-quality, nature-based early childhood education should be accessible to families regardless of financial circumstances. This model allows us to reduce cost barriers while building an inclusive community and sustaining a strong program for children and educators. 

 There are five simple steps to enroll:

  1. Complete the Interest Form – Submit your information to let us know you're interested. 
  2. Attend a Tour – Visit our program, meet our staff, and see our learning environment. 
  3. Receive the Enrollment Form & Pay the Registration Fee – After your tour, you'll receive the enrollment packet. Complete the form and submit the registration fee to secure your child's spot. 
  4. Pay the Deposit – Submit the required deposit to confirm enrollment. 
  5. Receive Your Welcome Packet – Once enrollment is complete, you'll receive a welcome packet with additional forms that must be completed before your child's first day.

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