Seneca County Park District
Out & About Preschool
A Nature-Based Preschool
for children ages 3-5
Located at
Garlo Heritage Nature Preserve
6777 S. SR 19
Bloomville, OH 44818
For more information, please
call 419-435-3915
or email scpd_programs@yahoo.com
Owned and operated
by the
Seneca County Park District
109 S. Washington St.
Suite 2003
Tiffin, OH 44883
419-447-8091
www.senecacountyparks.com
A unique and
enriching place
for 3, 4 and 5
year olds to
learn and
explore …
Out & About provides
a fun and enriching
environment for
children to learn
about themselves
and the natural world
around them.
The center's goals
and philosophy
revolve around the
emotional, social,
physical and
academic growth of
the children through
hands-on activities
and developmentally
appropriate activities
provided both in the
classroom and
outdoors. All of these
experiences will take
place in a creative,
respectful and loving
environment.

A sample day
8:30-8:45 a.m. - Arrival, welcome, circle time
8:45-10:15 a.m. - Activity time - to explore and develop
skills
10:15-10:30 a.m. - Clean up
10:30-11:45 a.m. - Outdoor exploration
11:45 a.m.-noon - Reflections - review of the day's events,
departure
A wide range of hands-on and developmentally
appropriate activities are included in the curriculum:
Math - Music and movement - Language arts -
Dramatic play - Science - Nature/outdoor exploration
- Manipulatives - Art - Fine and gross motor skills
Beginning after Labor
Day and ending before
Memorial Day, the
center is open every
Monday, Wednesday
and Friday.
The center is closed
for holidays and the
OAEYC conference.
Parent involvement
Out & About offers many
opportunities for parent
involvement including
special events and
programs. Parents are
always welcome to join
their child at any time.
Other visitors are asked
to schedule their visit.
Nature as a
Classroom
We utilize nature
as our classroom
while exploring the
woods, ponds, wetlands,
fields, gardens and
nature trails.
Enrollment
All spaces are filled on a
first-come, first-served
basis. Registration
fees of $25 are
nonrefundable.
Please call
419-435-3915 for tuition
rates.