Woolly Bears and Chickadees are outdoor preschool age programs in Goleta and Santa Barbara. Children connect with nature through play, curiosity and awareness. Developmentally appropriate routines include gratitude circles, games, and songs— all mirroring the patterns of surrounding nature.
By experiencing seasonal transitions outdoors, children have the opportunity to cultivate a heightened awareness of the subtleties of nature. They direct their own learning by investigating curiosity and ultimately can experience a deep sense of place. These opportunities for growth provide a foundation for physical, emotional, and social intelligence that lasts a lifetime.
Woolly Bears

AGES: 3-5 years
DAYS AND TIME: Monday-Thursday, 9 am-1 pm (enroll for 2-4 days a week*)
DATES: August 27 to December 20 2018 (Fall Semester)
Jan 7-May 30 2019 (Spring Semester)
LOCATION: Tucker’s Grove at Kiwanis Meadow
LEAD INSTRUCTOR: Kelly Villarruel
PRICING: Register for 3-4 days for a discounted rate! WYP offers flexible payment plans to any family.
All families are required to make a $100 deposit upon registration.
SEPT 2019 – JUNE 2020 APPLICATION NOW OPEN
Applications received by April 1, 2019 receive priority. Early application is advised to allow time to schedule a visit.
Applications for 3 or 4 day enrollment are given priority. All other applications are accommodated according to space available.
Please direct all questions regarding enrollment, availability, or scheduling visits to registrar@wyp.org.
Application & Enrollment Process
1. The first step is to complete an application here:
2. Once an application is received, it is reviewed by the registrar and a visit to Woolly Bears is scheduled.
3. A child’s space in Woolly Bears is held once the $100 enrollment fee has been received via our online registration system.
Chickadees

Chickadees is a one (maybe 2) day/week drop-off enrichment program for children to spend more time in nature. This is a great choice for families who perhaps already have their children enrolled in a preschool setting. While there is a set and strong rhythm of the day, there are opportunities for new and different themes of play from week to week.
AGES: 3-5 years
DAYS AND TIME: One day per week. 9 AM – 1 PM
DATES AND PRICING: See our current schedule