Outdoor Preschool
Roots Forest School is Idaho’s first forest preschool, located in Ponderosa State Park in McCall where ample space and varied ecotones set the stage for innovative, emergent curriculum, and place-based/inquiry-based learning for children ages 18 months to 5 years. Roots Forest School is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Enrollment Information
Registration for the Roots 2024-2025 school year is now open.
From ages 18 months to 5 years, Roots Forest School has a class to fit your family. Learn more about our current options and enroll today!
Roots Forest School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, or national or ethnic background in administration of its education policies, admission policies, tuition assistance programs, and other school administered programs.
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From the Forest
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PHILOSOPHY
Through nature-based early childhood education, Roots Forest School fosters curiosity, community, and imagination to inspire stewardship and empower life-long learners.
CLASSES
From Parent-Toddler classes to Drop-Off classes for older children, Roots Forest School provides a unique experience for both parents and children to learn and explore the forest.
HAPPENINGS
Find our calendar of events – from weekly happenings to some of our favorite annual events – plus news and noteworthy information we want to share with our valued community.
– Currey Family
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