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For Prospective Families
We’re excited you are considering Schlitz Audubon Nature School for your child. Below is more information about class offerings and the enrollment process.
Application Process
To be included in our initial Priority Enrollment, please submit your application by the end of January 15, 2026. Applications received after that date will automatically be added to the waitlist in the order they are received.
Applicants are placed in classes in the following order: returning current students, alumni siblings, Schlitz Audubon Nature Center members, then non-members. We confirm that Schlitz Audubon membership is current at the time of application submission.
Applications are accepted regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, political affiliation, and national origin.
Every attempt is made to place children in their preferred class; however, we reserve the right to create optimal learning communities by balancing classes according to gender and age.
If you have questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact the Nature School directly at 414-352-2880 x154.
Please Note: There is a non-refundable application fee of $65 per family.
2026/2027 Class Offerings
Our school year begins Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and ends Friday, May 29, 2027. We require commitment for the entire school year. The Nature School closes for major holidays, winter break, spring break, and quarterly staff development days.
Each class has a maximum of 16 students with a child/adult ratio of 8:1 with two teachers per class.
NATURE PRESCHOOL
Nature Preschool classes focus on play-based nature experiences and social/emotional learning. Classes are part-day, mixed-age classes composed of children three to five-years-old. Nature Preschool children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2026, to enroll. Children must also be bathroom proficient and independent (potty trained).
Two Days per Week Options
- Tuesday/Thursday mornings: 8:45 am – 11:30 am
- Tuesday/Thursday mornings: 9:00 am – 11:45 am
- Monday/Wednesday afternoons: 12:30 pm – 3:15 pm
- Tuesday/Thursday afternoons: 12:30 pm – 3:15pm
Three Days per Week Options
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings: 8:45 am – 11:30 am
- Monday/Wednesday/Friday mornings: 9:00 am – 11:45 am
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday mornings: 8:45 am – 11:30 am
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday afternoons: 12:45 pm – 3:30 pm
NATURE K4
Nature K4 classes build upon the play-based nature experiences and social emotional learning of Nature Preschool with deep exploration into various topics through inquiry-based approaches. Nature K4 classes are composed of children four to five-years-old. Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026.
- Monday through Thursday mornings 9:00 am – 11:45 pm
- Monday through Thursday afternoons: 12:45 pm – 3:30 pm
Tuition Rates for the 2026/2027 School Year
- Two half-days per week programs: $3,605
- Three half-days per week programs: $4,982
- Four half-days per week programs: $5,828
We offer two tuition payment options: by school year or by month.
Each family enrolled in the Nature School will receive an annual family membership to the Nature Center. Membership will be added when you make your first tuition payment in early August. (You will either receive a new membership or if you are already a member, a year will be added to your renewal.)
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