Nature/Outdoor

Connolly Ranch Explorers Playschool

4.5( Reviews reviews)

$25-$2,257/mo

Nature/OutdoorToddlerPreschoolTK/KFinancial aid available

Why it made the list

This is the nature school option with clear logistics: published tuition by days, half-day vs full-day blocks, and an outdoor-classroom learning model with some bilingual (English/Spanish) elements baked in.

Location

3141 Browns Valley Rd, Napa, CA 94558

Contact

(707) 224-1894

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Languages

English, Spanish

Tuition

$25-$2,257/mo

Programs and Ages Served

Parent-Child Classes: ages 0-3
- Tiny Seeds: ages 0-2
- Little Sprouts: ages 2-3.5 (site also references ages 2-3 in the class-time schedule)
Playschool: ages 3-6
- Earthlings Playschool: ages 3-4
- Explorers Playschool: ages 5-6 (TK/Kinder age)
Outdoor After School: grades 1-8
Homeschool Program: grades TK-8
- Homeschool Explorers: TK-K
- Homeschool Outdoor School: grades 1-8
Camps: multi-option, ages 3-18 depending on camp
- One-Day Camps: (potty-trained required)
- School Break Camps: grades TK-5 (some sessions) and options for ages 3-12 (Spring Break listing)
- Summer Camp: ages 3-12, plus leadership/intern tracks ages 13-15 and 16-18

Tuition Information

- Parent-Child Classes (ages 0-3): class packs (applies to both age groups)
  - 25 classes: $625
  - 20 classes: $500
  - 15 classes: $375

- Playschool (ages 3-6): monthly tuition (Earthlings 3-4, Explorers 5-6)
  - Full Day (8:00am-4:30pm): 5 days $2257, 4 days $1805, 3 days $1354, 2 days $902, 1 day $451
  - Half Day (8:00am-12:00pm OR 12:30pm-4:30pm): 5 days $1128, 4 days $902, 3 days $677, 2 days $451
  - Explorers half-day also lists: 1 day $225

- Outdoor After School (grades 1-8): $1,140 for Jan 14, 2026 - Jun 3, 2026 (split into 4 monthly payments: Jan-Apr)

- Homeschool Program (TK-8): pricing not published on the main Homeschool page
  - Notes: Homeschool funds can be used for TK-K (5 days/week) and grades 1-8 (Wednesdays). Outdoor Homeschool program pricing is listed as Coming Soon. A one-time Ranch Fee is required (not covered by homeschool funds).

- Camps:
  - One-Day Camps: $128 per day (8:30am-4:00pm)
  - School Break Camps: $128 per full day (8:30am-4:00pm); Spring Break also lists $64 per half-day (ages 3-5, 8:30am-12:30pm) and $128 per full-day (ages 3-12, 8:30am-4:00pm)
  - Summer Camp (2-week sessions):
    - Ages 3-5 (Junior Farmers): $640 half-day; $1200 full-day
    - Ages 6-7 (Ranchers): $1200 full-day
    - Ages 8-9 (Pathfinders): $1245 full-day
    - Ages 10-12 (Stewards): $1350 full-day
    - Extra fee: $25 Ranch Fee added per enrollment (non-refundable)

Financial Aid

Not listed publicly in excerpt

Notes

Strong fit for outdoorsy families - verify correct playschool page for ages 3-6 if needed.