Little Birds registration for Fall 2023 is full. Winter, Spring & NEW Weekend classes will begin enrolling soon! (see below)
Join us for little birds
Young children are naturally curious about the world outside. There is so much to discover: sticks, pebbles, animals, plants, puddles! Irvine’s Little Birds builds upon this curiosity through a semester-long weekly class for children birth to 3 years alongside a caregiver. Together, children and their caregivers discover the wonders of wildlife through age-appropriate activities like live animal encounters, nature walks, songs, stories, and art experiences.
This program includes primarily outdoor experiences and is a perfect introduction to our approach to learning in The Nature Preschool.
Ages: birth – 3 years with an adult (Children turning 4 by the 10th week of class should opt out.)
Time: Classes meet weekly, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.
Price per Semester: $298 Non-members / $268.20 for Pacesetter or Teacher Members {Sign up for both Fall & Spring and SAVE 5%}
Fall 2023: 12 week semester – begins the week of Sept 11, 2023. ALL FALL CLASSES ARE FULL.
- Monday through Friday (select a day of week)
- Semester runs September 11-December 8, 2023
- No classes November 22-28 (Thanksgiving Break)
- Makeup week, if needed, December 11-15
NEW! Winter 2024: 4 week mini-mester – begins the week of January 9, 2024. ENROLLMENT BEGINS IN OCTOBER.
- Tuesdays and Thursdays (select a day of week)
- Mini-mester runs January 9-February 1, 2024
- Makeup week, if needed, February 6-8
Spring 2024: 12 week semester – begins the week of Feb 19, 2024 ENROLLMENT BEGINS IN DECEMBER.
- Monday through Friday (select a day of week)
- Semester runs February 19-May 17, 2024
- No classes March 25-29, 2024 (Spring Break)
- Makeup week, if needed, May 20-24
Questions? Please contact Arpa Hartoni at HartoniA@ExploreNature.org
WEEKEND LITTLE BIRDS – REGISTRATION OPENING THURSDAY, AUGUST 10.
Now offering a weekend version of Little Birds! Classes meet from 10-11:30AM on alternating weekend days starting September. This program includes primarily outdoor experiences and is a perfect introduction to our approach to learning in The Nature Preschool. Sign up for just one monthly session or the whole 9-session series. PRICE: $25/session (Member discounts apply – Pacesetter and above)
- Saturday, September 16
- Sunday, October 15
- Saturday, November 11
- Sunday, January 21
- Saturday, February 10
- Sunday, March 10
- Saturday, April 13
- Sunday, May 12
- Saturday, June 8
REGISTER FOR WEEKEND LITTLE BIRDS HERE
A note about covid-19 related concerns
We routinely review and revise our COVID-19 related policies. Find our current policies below.
CANCELLATION POLICY









What Families Are Saying
Little Birds has far far surpassed my expectations. Not only was it delightful to see my son making so many discoveries and connections, but I feel that I also learned so, so much! The teacher is extraordinary, and has really been an inspiration to me.