A gentle, grounded start to learning
We believe early childhood education should honor the magic of childhood, the wisdom of the land, and the joy of community. Through tending the garden, caring for animals, exploring the land and sharing homemade farm-fresh food, the Preschool Program at Root and Rise helps children grow strong in body, nature, and curiosity.
Preschool Program Details
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Connection to environment and stewardship
Holistic Development: social, emotional, physical, cognitive - through free play and guided discovery, children develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills while forming a deep connection to the land and the outdoors
Daily experiences that immerse them in the garden, the farm and the natural world
Seasonal farm festivals to engage families and the greater community
Wildlife habitat restoration and sustainability projects
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Tuesday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
While each day brings something new, our time together follows a gentle daily rhythm that helps children feel secure and engaged. This flow includes a balance of group connection, hands-on learning, outdoor exploration, creative projects, and nourishing breaks. By moving through familiar patterns without a strict timetable, we create space for curiosity, collaboration, and the natural unfolding of the day.
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1 teacher per 7 students
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Seasonal connection between food grown and meals prepared
Seasonal eating curriculum
Lessons on food systems and composting
Hands-on cooking experiences for students using student-grown ingredients when possible
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Monthly Tuition:*
Two days per week: $400
Four days per week: $750
*Each semester we hold a small handful of seats for those families who need financial flexibility. Please reach out to learn more if you are interested in the program.
What Families are saying.
“From friends to farm school, we've loved seeing the development of Root & Rise and Tierra Ohana Family. They've always held a commitment to helping the child at a base level with creativity, play, Earth connection, and food. Deep values that are often overlooked in schools and/or become regimented operations. Getting to see the amount of outdoor play, open non-performative activities, and hands-on learning - literally getting in the dirt and building a relationship to it - has always been one of our favorite parts of the farm school. They seek to provide each child with the most opportunity to be a CHILD and grow in the most natural way with support from their thoughtful and considerate teachers. One of the greatest things we saw emerge with our daughter was a resiliency to play hard, solve problems, create herself, get dirty, enjoy regardless of what the weather was, and seek to be kind. Thank you Root & Rise for all you're doing and continue to do.”
-Jonathan Hillis
“Root and Rise has been the best supplement to our homeschooling schedule. My son absolutely loves all of the diverse activities they have access to. He has learned a lot while having the time of his life and never wanting to leave! He asked me why he can’t live at farm school.”
-Holly Hunter
“Root & Rise has been such a gift to our family. Having our children in their preschool program has been an incredible experience!
We’ve loved watching our kids learn through nature, play, creativity, and exploration in a way that feels so meaningful and aligned with childhood. They come home confident, curious, and full of stories from their adventures.”
- The Hassink Family
“The farm school is such a wonderful place for our son. He comes home excited about what he learned, whether it’s caring for animals, exploring nature, or working on hands-on projects. Dusty and Riley and their teachers have created a magical natural environment that offers so much freedom for learning. We’re so grateful our son gets to grow up in a place that celebrates childhood and nature so beautifully.”
-Dr. Lottifa Morton MD
Learning Stations
Ready to dig in?
Join us at Root and Rise Outdoor Program and watch your child grow through nature, play, and purpose.
Enroll in the Preschool Program today and let the learning take root.
Root & Rise programming is operated by Tierra Ohana Farm Non-Profit dba Root & Rise.