“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Our Mission
Acres Grove Nature School is an extraordinary place where the needs and growth of the children come first. Our campus is located among the oak trees and tucked into the heart of Round Rock. We are committed to connecting children to nature for the purpose of improving the current Nature Deficit Disorder* and instilling the foundation for a strong and positive relationship with learning.
*The Nature-Deficit Disorder, as defined by researcher Richard Louv, is the result of separation from nature which in turn leads to a wide range of behavioral problems, including reduced use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of mental, physical, and emotional illness.
We believe in a holistic approach to the development of children from infancy through 6 years of age, and are passionate about providing a multitude of hands-on learning explorations to build a strong foundation and lifelong love of learning. Our campus curriculum focuses on nature, science, gardening, music, art, mathematics, language, cooking, social studies, and physical movement.
Acres Grove Nature School resides on two acres, which includes over 50 mature oak trees. While in the outdoor environment, children will spend their time among the trees, in the gardens, at the instructional outdoor tables, eating at the picnic tables, exploring in water works, and playing on the natural playscapes. Our curriculum combines the natural curiosity of the child with the academic backing in order to meet the child’s developmental goals in all curriculum areas.
The indoor classroom is an extension of the outdoor learning environment. The materials and resources found in the classroom spark an immediate connection between the child’s understanding of the natural world and how this relates to practical every day life applications.
While following our written developmental goals, our teachers provide an array of lessons to advance the child’s academic journey in mathematics, language, social studies, and science. We ensure proper individualized attention through our flexible classrooms and effective teacher/student ratios.
Classroom ratios
We are committed to providing the best learning environment possible for your budding explorer. We believe that not only the curriculum, but lower classroom ratios, is the key to successful early childhood education. Our classroom ratios are;
Infant 1:4, Toddler 1:7, and Primary 1:8
Learning Environment
Strategically placed in the heart of Round Rock, your child will have the opportunity on a daily basis to explore the exciting natural world around them. Acres Grove Nature school has also gone the extra mile to reduce our environmental impact and blend the school into the surrounding landscape with our expansive outdoor learning and play spaces and our raised student gardens. Our indoor classrooms will be an extension of the outdoor space and encourage independent and imaginative play.
Safety
Your children’s health and safety are our top priority. We want to make sure your child not only has the best learning environment, but is healthy and safe in that environment. We plan to ensure this through multiple locked entry points and security surveillance on property. We also utilize Force of Nature environmentally friendly cleaning products to disinfect and clean the classrooms.
