LFE | Nature-Based Preschool in San Francisco

The LFE Philosophy:

Self-regulation is a

SUPER POWER

At LFE, we're not just teaching ABCs and 123s. We're cultivating the skills that neuroscience tells us are critical for success in our rapidly changing world.

Through our unique blend of nature immersion, play-based learning, and mixed-age interactions, we're giving your child the ultimate advantage - the ability to regulate their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

We're building it through four pillars:

Confidence

Autonomy

Resilience

Self-Awareness

Self-Regulation

Empowering children to trust their abilities and take calculated risks.

Encouraging independent thinking and decision-making.

Building the capacity to bounce back from challenges.

Fostering emotional intelligence and understanding of oneself.

How do we do it? By harnessing the power of:

NATURE AS THE CLASSROOM.

WHERE WE GROW, LEARN, AND THRIVE!

By immersing children in nature daily, we're actively enhancing their cognitive abilities, emotional well-being, and resilience.

But that's not all - we're cultivating adaptability, teaching calculated risk-taking through risky play, and fostering grit.

PLAY IS ENOUGH!

Play isn't just fun - It's the single most important activity for brain development in early childhood, creating the foundation for all future learning, health, and behavior.

UNSTRUCTURED PLAY

Real-world success requires more than individual exploration. We embrace a time-tested social structure that challenges and supports children in profound ways.

MIXED AGE GROUPS

Learning from Each Other!

This approach creates a rich social learning environment that mirrors real life.

It's not just about older kids helping younger ones - it's about creating a dynamic community where every child can be both a learner and a leader, developing social skills that will serve them well beyond their preschool years.

Recognizing that true growth never stops, and self-regulation must be MODELED, we've baked continuous improvement into every aspect of LFE, starting with those who guide your children every day.

ALWAYS LEARNING!

Learning isn't just for the children - it's a core value that permeates everything we do.

By modeling a growth mindset and continuously evolving our practices, we're creating an environment where curiosity thrives and the love of learning becomes second nature.

A COMMITMENT

TO GROWTH

What about Academic Readiness?

While nature leads our approach, we seamlessly integrate academic fundamentals.

Our program ensures children meet key developmental milestones, setting a strong foundation for future academic success.

Our Program

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