Children are precious! They are curious, imaginative, creative, wonderful beings and they learn best through play.

We believe that play, particularly outdoor play, is essential for all children. We believe that unstructured outdoor play encourages children to experiment, observe, take safe risks and let their imaginations run free.

We have a child directed program so we might play at the playground for an hour. We might walk around the field and look at everything. We might sit under the trees and watch the sky. The possibilities are endless! We will also have planned activities that focus on science and math. We will have opportunities for the children to create their own art and work on their fine motor skills. We will have story time which will include books, puppets, flannel stories and songs. We will have bathroom time (probably more than one!) and snack time when the children can sit, relax, savour their food and enjoy conversations with each other.

Our typical day will be different each day depending on the children’s needs, ideas and interests!

Our Program

Monday/Wednesday

8:45 am to 11:00 am

Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday

11:45 am to 2:00 pm

Tuesday/Thursday

8:45 am to 11:00 am/11:45 am to 2:00 pm

Our classes are for children who are three and four years old. Children can be registered in September if they turn three before December 31 of that year.

Our Classes

Allana - Owner and Early Childhood Educator

I am a fully qualified and licensed Early Childhood Educator. I am passionate about preschool and learning outside. I started Dandelion Fields Outdoor Preschool in 2019 with two small classes. The preschool has grown and changed since then. I have licensing from Fraser Health and three classes. I have added an ECE team member and a classroom. I have learned a lot in the past few years and am dedicated to continuing outdoor learning.

Megan - Early Childhood Educator

Megan is a fully qualified and licensed Early Childhood Educator. She has been with Dandelion Fields Outdoor Preschool since 2022. Megan has a wealth of knowledge about early childhood education and brings positive energy, enthusiasm and joy to preschool every day.