Fern Gully Forest School

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1443 Brown St SE

Olympia, WA 98501

+1 (360) 305-0021

http://www.ferngullyschool.com

Fern Gully Forest School in Olympia, WA offers Waldorf-inspired outdoor education for preschool children ages 3-7, focusing on experiential learning in nature through storytelling, music, art, and imaginative play. Founded by a collective of mothers and educators, the school aims to nurture the whole child in physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development while fostering a connection to nature.

With a mission to provide a safe and supportive environment for children to develop resilience, creativity, and social skills, Fern Gully Forest School partners with the Community Nature Foundation for outdoor education and conservation efforts. The school's daily activities include homesteading skills, environmental education, animal care, gardening, yoga, mindfulness practices, and artistic expression, all set within the beautiful Fern Gully Forest in East Olympia.

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4.04 reviews

Lena P.

9/24/2025

we enrolled our daughter at fern gully forest school after our Dr encouraged us to put her into something to help with her social emotional regulation and she has really grown and thrived! she...

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Jamie C.

10/18/2024

My daughter attended Fern Gully for 4 years. We love it so much!! She learned so many important social skills. The teachers are kind, patient and fun. And best of all it connected us with a...

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Cassie W.

10/17/2024

Unfortunately, this "school" is not what it advertises to be. If you are considering sending your child here, I recommend that you reconsider that decision for the safety and well-being of your...

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Adele P.

2/7/2022

Our two children have attended here since September 2021. The eldest turned 5 recently and youngest had just turned 3 when he began. We absolutely love it! As a teacher myself I am quite difficult...

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