About Us

The Washington Nature Preschool Association is a regional collaborative developed to support nature-based and outdoor early childhood education and teachers while working to meet the goals of connection, PD, resource sharing, community participation, research, and improving preschool education. 

Connection

The opportunity to connect and meet with educators in similar nature-based or outdoor settings.

Professional Development

Developing and refining a set of best practices and standards.

Resources

The sharing of educational resources, assessments, materials, curriculum and other classroom tools. 

Community Participation

Participation and leadership in enrichment opportunities such as lectures and workshops.

Research

Participating in research to develop evidence-based practices.

Improving Preschool Education

Sharing a commitment to advancing the nature-based preschool movement on a regional level. 

The 2016 WaNPA Meeting