“Where curiosity runs wild, little feet wander free, and big ideas grow under the open sky.”
-Nurtured Oak FounderNestled under the sun-dappled trees of San Diego, Nurtured Oak is a nature-immersive program for children ages 3.5 to 8 — a place where we trade walls for wild spaces and let curiosity lead the way. Our days are spent entirely outdoors, exploring open-air trails, climbing logs, gathering around story circles, and learning through play in both Spanish and English. Guided by the seasons and sparked by wonder, we weave Waldorf-inspired rhythms with child-led discovery and a whole lot of muddy joy — helping little ones grow deeply connected to nature, themselves, and each other.
“Children were not born to walk in straight lines or sit in little chairs. They were born to dance in circles and leap across puddles.”
-Bev Bos (Early Childhood Educator and Play advocate)
Learning that blooms from curiosity — where the child leads, and nature answers.
Wonder-Led
Rooted in Respect
A nurturing space where children are honored just as they are — with gentle rhythms, deep listening, and emotional safety.
Embracing the messy, magical journey of growing minds — through movement, mud, and mindfulness.
Wild & Whole