Fenner Nature Preschool’s mission is to connect the early learners of Lansing to nature through exploration, play, and discovery.
VISON & VALUES
At Fenner Nature Preschool, children are respected and treated as capable and competent individuals who learn through play. Families are seen as a child’s first teacher and are valued as partners. Teachers serve as advocates for the success of both children and their families. We value being interconnected within our community and both our indoor and outdoor environments serve as the third teacher.
Image of The Child
We believe that children are valuable members of our community. Their voices, ideas, and contributions are respected and celebrated as we learn and grow together. By empowering children to take an active role in their learning journey, we cultivate confidence, independence, and a deep sense of belonging.
Our play-based, hands-on approach honors the natural ways children learn, fostering creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking. Through these meaningful explorations, children not only develop essential skills but also build a foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Our image of the child guides everything we do, ensuring that each child feels valued, capable, and inspired to thrive.