Kitsap County’s Only Licensed Outdoor Preschool
Purposeful teaching, child-led nature play, and kindergarten readiness at Salsbury Point Park in Poulsbo, WA. Serving children ages 2.5 to 7.
Imagine your child exploring conifer forest trails, tracking wildlife along the tideline, and discovering new wonders each day. We blend the absolute freedom of nature exploration with structured early learning frameworks to build the deep confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills your little one needs to thrive.
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Salsbury Point Park
Introducing: Salsbury Point Park (Poulsbo, WA)
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![Reading in the Forest of Poulsbo.]()
Story-time comes to life
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![Throwing stones]()
Learning, with a view
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![Tender Leaves Preschooler Looking at a Maple Tree]()
Wonder, around every corner
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![Preschoolers playing in the forest]()
Imagination runs wild
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![Preschoolers on the beach]()
Teaching can be spontaneous
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![Two children in yellow rain jackets and rubber boots squatting on a rocky shoreline, looking at the water with a cloudy sky above and distant land and structures across the water.]()
Something to Discover Everywhere
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![Child with blonde hair wearing a gray hooded shirt and a colorful patterned sweater, leaning on a wooden fence and looking at a body of water with distant mountains in the background on a sunny day.]()
Everyday Brings a New Wonder
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![Three children and a woman pose on a tree branch near a lake. The child in front wears sunglasses, an orange sweatshirt, and blue pants. The child in the middle wears a Spider-Man mask, a red and black hoodie, and light pants. The woman in the background has long hair, a dark purple top, and gray pants. They are under a large tree with a view of the water and bridge in the distance.]()
All Aboard!
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![A child walking on a leaf-covered trail in a dense forest with sunlight filtering through the trees.]()
A Magical Walk
“By nurturing tender leaves, we grow the roots of strong communities” ~Tender Leaves Preschool
At Tender Leaves Outdoor Preschool, we see childhood as a time of discovery, adventure, and limitless potential. Through student-led exploration and purposeful learning, we empower children to embrace challenges, think critically, and thrive in nature. Our balanced schedule blends structure with freedom, fostering confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
Contact Us
Have questions? We’d love to connect! Reach out to Tender Leaves Outdoor Preschool to learn more about our programs and how we can help nurture your child’s love for learning and nature.
