Farm Preschool

Our preschool is finished for the season.

Look for us again in 2025!

Our Farm Preschool Program in Nokesville, Virginia is a half-day outdoor enrichment program for children ages 3 to 5 years. We offer preschool during the spring, summer and fall months on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am - 1pm.

The program aims to balance dependable daily routines, group activities, and ample time for open-ended nature play and exploration.

Activities include:

  • Arts & Crafts

  • Garden Time

  • Dirt, Sand, & Water Play

  • Creativity Time

  • Story Time

  • Animal Care/Husbandry

  • Animal Feeding

  • Nature Exploration

  • Social Development

Parents may drop off or stay with their children. To drop off, children must be potty trained. We maintain a 5:1 ratio for our preschool class and there must be at least 2 children to hold class. The tuition is $35 /day and we have room for 10 children!

Bring a water bottle and two changes of weather-appropriate clothing. For water play, please bring water shoes, NOT flip flops.

Meet the Teacher!

Ms. Shannon

Ms. Shannon is a passionate educator and devoted parent with extensive experience in animal sciences, agriculture, and education. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Animal and Poultry Sciences and Dairy Science and has a diverse professional background, including managing veterinary practices, working as a veterinary technician, and serving as a Regional Extension Director at Colorado State University. With a decade of teaching experience, ranging from preschool special education to secondary environmental and life sciences, Shannon currently serves as a preschool teacher at Hope & Serenity Farm Sanctuary.

Preschool Program FAQs

  • No! Our program is very flexible. Sign up online for dates that work for your family.

  • No, we offer Farm Preschool during the spring, summer and fall months

  • Not at this time; we strive to provide a high quality enrichment experience at an affordable price point. All tuition fees are a donation that support our farm sanctuary.

  • Send your child with snacks in a sealed lunchbox or backpack. Goats - I mean animals - are naturally curious and think everyone wants to share! Bring a water bottle and two changes of weather-appropriate clothing.

    For water play, please bring water shoes, NOT flip flops.

    The program allows children to play and learn by experiencing nature first-hand, which often leaves kids hungry, thirsty, and muddy!

  • YES! In support of our connection to each other, the program encourages family participation during preschool hours, but it is not mandatory.

  • Your tuition is a donation to our farm sanctuary; there are no refunds for classes missed or cancelled, only the option to reschedule for a different day.

Have more questions?

Contact us using the form below, or send an email to preschool@hopeserenity.org