Welcome to Creek Kids! We are a nature inspired school serving children ages 2.5 to 7 years. Our school offers purposefully designed environments both indoors and outdoors to help cultivate curiosity, a love of learning, and love of nature. Our low child to staff ratio allows us to provide individualized learning to each child who joins us.   We are located off of Green Acres Lane in rural Coos Bay, Oregon. 

In this program we spend much of our time outdoors on our 4.5 acre forested property. We hike the trails, play in mud puddles, examine bugs, climb on logs and the swing set, explore the creek, all while learning foundational skills to prepare our children for the world. Our program is tailored to students' learning interests and needs.   

We help children build perseverance, fine and gross motor skills, academic skills, social skills, and environmental awareness. We strive for our children to develop a lasting relationship with nature, develop self confidence, learn to assess and take appropriate risks, learn to cooperate with peers, and to have freedom to play. 

Vision

We envision a learning experience that prioritizes exploration, self-discovery, and hands-on education, allowing each child to develop their full potential. Through this nature-based approach, we strive to cultivate a generation of environmentally conscious, resilient, and compassionate individuals who will lead with creativity, critical thinking, and a deep sense of responsibility for the future of our planet. 

Mission

Our mission is to foster a deep connection between children and the natural world by providing a nurturing, hands-on learning environment at our private home-based nature school. We aim to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and respect for the environment through outdoor exploration, inquiry-based learning, and individualized attention. By blending academic subjects with nature-based experiences, we inspire children to develop critical thinking skills, a love of learning, and a sense of responsibility towards the planet. Our holistic approach nurtures the whole child, fostering emotional, social, and intellectual growth while embracing the beauty and lessons the natural world has to offer.