Warwick Young Naturalist Preschool
2026-2027 School Year Open House

Wednesday 1/7/26, 4:30pm-5:30pm
46 Bowen Road, Warwick NY

Discover what makes our YN Preschool a truly special place for young learners! Join us for our Open House to explore our bright, welcoming classrooms, meet our dedicated and caring staff, and learn how our unique program helps children thrive. Rooted in science, nature-based learning, and outdoor exploration, our preschool uses the incredible resources of HHNC to spark curiosity, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Children develop essential social skills, hands-on problem-solving abilities, and the foundational tools they need for kindergarten and beyond—all while exploring the natural world around them. Come see firsthand how our nurturing environment and engaging curriculum create the perfect start to your child’s educational journey.

2026-2027 Registration Information

Group 1 (Alumni of the program, Currently enrolled families looking to enroll again or enroll a sibling, Residents of the Town of Warwick (This includes Warwick, Pine Island, Florida, and Greenwood Lake)) - Begins Monday November 24th 2025

Group 2 (members) - Begins Monday January 5th 2026
Group 3 (general public) - opens Monday February 2nd 2026
Classes and Pricing

Click here for the application

For questions, contact Michelle at mmindicino@hhnaturecenter.org

The Mountain Lake Park Campus is located at
46 Bowen Road, Warwick NY

In collaboration with the Town of Warwick we are opening registration for our second year of the Young Naturalist preschool program at Mountain Lake Park. The Warwick based program would have the same goals and philosophical grounding as our existing Young Naturalist Preschool which has been operating since 1995 at our 177 acre Outdoor Discovery Campus in Cornwall.

The program includes a nature-based curriculum with a focus on nature play and stewardship that includes opportunities to explore nature, art, and science, in deeper, more meaningful ways. The Young Naturalist Preschool is an active, hands-on learning experience where children hone the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills that are crucial to their development, as well as their success in future school experiences and in life beyond.

A typical day might involve exploring the concept of volume by pouring water in the sensory table, practicing letter-writing with a stick in the mud, learning to respect others, both other humans and other living beings, by taking turns gently holding a millipede found on the trail, and practicing motor skills by moving, stacking, and building with rocks and sticks. We write and draw on paper, but we go so far beyond 8.5” x 11”.