Welcome to Hidden Valley Forest School

Hidden Valley Forest School (HVFS) is a licensed nature-based program for children ages 5–8, blending indoor learning with year-round outdoor exploration. Rooted in play and nature immersion, HVFS nurtures the whole child while building a strong academic foundation.

Our Mission
We provide a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive cognitively, physically, socially, and emotionally. With a balance of structured academics and unstructured outdoor discovery, our students grow naturally—curious, confident, and connected.

What We Offer

• Grades: Kindergarten–Third Grade

• Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Flexible Schedule: Choose the days that work best for your family (subject to availability)

• Small Class Size: Max 12 students with 2 full-time educators

• Mixed-Age Classroom: Children learn in a supportive, multi-age setting that encourages mentorship, collaboration, and community

Our Setup

• 9 beautiful acres with pond, meadows, trails, and creeks

• Indoor classrooms plus rich outdoor learning in all weather

• Certified wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation

• Natural playscape with mud kitchen, creek, climbing dome, and more

• 1:6 teacher-student ratio ensures individual attention

• Play-based, place-based education rooted in child development

• Respectful, relationship-centered teaching grounded in attachment theory