Acres Grove Nature School

We love Acres Grove! The staff and leadership at Acres Grove has the same standards I do for my child’s safety, learning and development. They are professional and capable as well as great with kids! It’s clear they only keep the best. My Daughter (2) loves the outdoors and has so much energy! She loves it there because she gets to run and play in the garden or the playground while learning throughout the day. I love it because I get to watch along with daily pictures and she impresses everyone we know with how capable she is! Top notch school, totally recommend.

Acres Grove Nature School has been nothing short of incredible for our son. From day one, it was clear this was a place where he would be not only cared for but truly nurtured. The teachers are exceptional—warm, attentive, and genuinely passionate about early childhood development. They’ve created an environment where our son feels safe, seen, and supported, and the relationships he’s built with them have been so special. The outdoor learning aspect has been one of the most unique and valuable parts of this experience. Rain or shine, the kids are outside exploring, building confidence, and connecting with nature in a way that’s increasingly rare in early education. As first-time daycare parents, we couldn’t have asked for a better start. Acres Grove has set the bar so high—leaps and bounds above any other daycare we visited. We’re beyond grateful to have found a place that feels like an extension of home, and we truly can’t recommend it highly enough.

We absolutely love Acres Grove! The staff is incredibly kind, attentive, and truly cares about each child’s growth and happiness. One of our favorite things about this school is how much time the kids get to spend outside—whether it’s free play, exploring nature, or their amazing garden class. The campus is always clean and well-maintained, creating a safe and welcoming environment. My son looks forward to going every single day, which speaks volumes about how wonderful the teachers and program are. We’re so grateful to have found such a special place for him to learn and grow!

When I say it’s been a blessing to have found this school for my child, I am not exaggerating. Acres Grove was my daughter’s first schooling experience and now I feel we are spoiled. We love the outdoor, nature and Montessori approach. They are not confined to a desk which is exactly what we did not want. In the short time she has been there she has blossomed so much and it makes me so excited to see how she continues to grow in the years to come. The staff is truly what makes the experience equally as wonderful. I feel safe leaving my daughter there, she feels safe and happy and she loves her classroom. I truly couldn’t ask for anything more.

We have been at this school for a little over a year now. After facing many challenges with our oldest child who is quite neurodivergent, we found our home at Upstream and now Acres Grove. The amount of support we have received in guiding our now 5 year old through some challenging behaviors has been amazing. To the point that any other ‘big box school’ would have thrown us out instead of helping to guide us to the roots of the problems. The experience of the staff and the owner with child development next to none. There was a transition of ownership that had us all a bit spooked initially, but it has turned out to be a really wonderful place for our kids to flourish. The changes include adding garden class to the curriculum. My kids 2 and 5 both come home telling me all about it. And although many changes have happened, the kids didn’t feel the pressure or react to the changes in a negative way. Pro tip- keep a spare set of clothes in your car for rainy days and strip em before you let them in. Acres grove lets them be kids and allows them play in light rain. Best place for kids. Just see for yourselves.