Bluff Lake Forest School is inspired by the European Forest School and Reggio Philosophies. Operating entirely outdoors, this program connects children ages 3-7 with the natural world through exploration and inquiry. Educators are present to guide children’s learning and engagement with the natural environment, as well as facilitate and scaffold their learning.

Bluff Lake Forest School focuses on pre-academic skills including but not limited to critical thinking, problem solving, risk assessment, and social emotional competence. We encourage collaborative learning and independent problem solving. Learning experiences are guided by the children’s own interests, while educators model appropriate behavior and language, ask questions and are there for the children for whatever they might need. 

Our aim is to provide high-quality, meaningful learning experiences that meet children’s developmental needs, while fostering their natural curiosity. Bluff Lake Forest School offers a nurturing learning environment, experienced educators, and unique, hands-on learning opportunities that help build the foundation for the future.

2025 School Year Logistics

COST:

Costs are as follows for the Spring Trimester, January through May:

Full Days (8:30am-3:30pm) and Half Days (8:30am to 12:00pm)

• *Mon Full/Half - $1,785/$892.50

• Tue Full/Half - $2,100/$1,050

• Wed Full/Half - $2,100/$1,050

• Thu Full/Half - $2,100/$1,050

• Fri Full/Half - $2,100/$1,050

A deposit equivalent to one month of tuition required. There is a $100 cancellation fee. Monthly payment plans are available. If you register your child after the trimester has started, your total cost will be manually prorated to account for your childs start date. If you register for multiple days, you will receive discount as follows. This will be manually applied to your account balance by our team after you register.

• 1 day - no discount

• 2 days - 5% total discount

• 3 days - 10% total discount

• 4 days - 15% total discount

• 5 days - 20% total discount

*Monday is prorated to account for observed holidays, during which class will not be held.

TARDY PICKUP:

Our staff members' workdays are scheduled to end at pickup, so when students are picked up late it puts a practical and financial strain on the organization. For this reason, if there are any instances in which you are more than 20 minutes late for pick up, you will be charged a late pickup fee for each occurrence as follows:

$20   You arrived 20-25 minutes after pick-up

$30   You arrived 26-30 minutes after pick-up

$50   You arrived 31+ minutes after pick-up

Meet the Team!