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    Nature Preschool

    Parks | Education | Nature Preschool | Registration Information | Nature Preschool

    Registration Opens January 23, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.

      Nature Preschool

      To register your child for Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool at Rocky River Nature Center you will be required to submit a non-refundable $50 registration fee.  This will hold a place for your child in the class that you have indicated but does not guarantee enrollment.  If the class is full you will be directed to a wait list.  There is no charge to be placed on the wait list.

      Please see details below for more details and restrictions.

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      Dates and Times

      • More dates coming soon. Please check back for updates.
      • Registration will open for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley Township residents at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
      • Registration for out of county residents will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018.

      To register your child for Cleveland Metroparks Nature Preschool at Rocky River Nature Center you will be required to submit a non-refundable $50 registration fee.  This will hold a place for your child in the class that you have indicated but does not guarantee enrollment.  If the class is full you will be directed to a wait list.  There is no charge to be placed on the wait list.

      Class Options

      • 3 days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Mornings, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
      • 2 days per week: Tuesday and Thursday Afternoons, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

      The school year begins the week of September 10, 2018 and ends the week of May 13, 2019.

      Tuition

      • 3 day, half day morning program: $2880
      • 2 day, half day afternoon program: $1920

      Monthly payment plans available (additional 2.5% administrative fee applied).

      *Parents must also provide appropriate outdoor outerwear (boots, jackets, etc.)

      Ages

      All classes are mixed age classes – ages 3-5 years – must be 3 on or before September 11, 2018. (Child must be potty trained by the start of school.)

      This is a 9-month program and you are committing to the full tuition amount. A notification will be sent confirming your registration by March 1st.  After you receive your notification a deposit equal to 1 month’s tuition will be required within 10 days - $320 for the 3 day per week program and $213.33 for the 2 day per week program.

      If you have any questions, please call Rocky River Nature Center at 440-734-6660.
       

      Cleveland Metroparks staff can adapt many programs to be accessible to anyone who would like to participate assuming they meet the essential eligibility criteria. Reasonable accommodation can also be made. Please make a request at the time of registration but no later than 72 business hours prior to the program. Contact us at 440.734.6660 or preschool@clevelandmetroparks.com or at these telephone numbers.

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