Playschool

ages 3 to 4 - Preschool age - Earthlings Playschool

ages 4 to 6 -TK and Kinder age - Explorers Playschool

At Connolly Ranch Education Center, we’re dedicated to forging profound connections between children and families through the boundless wonders of nature and nurturing a future generation of passionate learners and environmental stewards.

Nestled in the heart of Napa, our cherished 13-acre historic property, paired with our passionate educators, Connolly Ranch serves as a sanctuary where children can embark on an early childhood journey of discovery amidst the splendor of our outdoor classrooms - farm, edible and pollinator gardens and WildSpaces. Through immersive, discovery-based education, we instill the values of nature-based learning, ensuring that every moment —be it communing with our animals, tending to our bountiful edible garden, or venturing into our enchanting WildSpaces—becomes a soulful encounter with the natural world.

Every lesson and activity has a heartbeat – a reminder that education is not just about imparting knowledge but nurturing the soul and cultivating a lifelong love affair with learning and with life itself. Learn more about our education approach & philosophy.

Playschool provides an 8:1 child-to-educator ratio and is a screen-free environment.


Learn More About Playschool

Earthlings Playschool

ages 3 to 4

Preschool age

Explorers Playschool

ages 4 to 6

TK & Kinder age


Learn more about using your Homeschool Funds for our Playschool program - click here.


Interested in learning more and scheduling a program tour? Fill out the interest form below and our Early Childhood Manager, Nora Dondero, will be in touch shortly.