The Play Forest

The Play Forest A nature and play-based preschool for children ages 3-6, in La Crosse, FL, hosted by Dominique Fruscella. :)

A play and nature-based preschool in La Crosse, FL for children ages 3-6 years old.

Grateful for this kind recommendation of The Play Forest 🙏
07/12/2025

Grateful for this kind recommendation of The Play Forest 🙏

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07/12/2025

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There are only a few spots available in our high quality, empathic, playful, nature-immersed, artsy, fun home preschool/...
07/11/2025

There are only a few spots available in our high quality, empathic, playful, nature-immersed, artsy, fun home preschool/Kindergarten program. Message me to learn more!

On our 3.5 acres in the country, we find all kinds of wildlife, not to mention bird, squirrel, + pet sightings!🌿 Curious...
07/05/2025

On our 3.5 acres in the country, we find all kinds of wildlife, not to mention bird, squirrel, + pet sightings!

🌿 Curious about life at The Play Forest? Your child could spend their days exploring these same woods, spotting creatures big and small, and growing in a place where wonder is part of every morning. Enrollment for Fall 2025 is now open—reach out to learn more about joining our cozy little forest family! 🐝🐇🦋

"Forever is composed of nows."~ Emily Dickinson☀️These small, quiet moments with children — they may seem ordinary, but ...
06/30/2025

"Forever is composed of nows."
~ Emily Dickinson

☀️These small, quiet moments with children — they may seem ordinary, but they warm my heart unlike anything else! 🥰

06/28/2025

Fun little fingerplay - the kids loved it so much!

🪵🍄 Magical Mornings for the Early Years ✨🐌NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEARDo you long for a gentle, grounded le...
06/24/2025

🪵🍄 Magical Mornings for the Early Years ✨🐌

NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Do you long for a gentle, grounded learning environment where your child is free to play, wonder, and unfold naturally—without rush, pressure, or screens?

At The Play Forest, we believe the early years are sacred. Childhood is not a race ~ it’s a fun season of discovery...

In our small group of children ages 3–6, your little one is held in a warm rhythm of songs, stories, seasonal crafts, nourishing food, and lots of free play in nature.

What families love about The Play Forest:

✨ A peaceful and predictable morning rhythm
🫶 A reverence for the child’s inner world
🎶 Daily songs and circle games aligned with the seasons
🌈 Open-ended play with natural, handmade materials
🥖 Shared wholesome morning snacks
🎨 Holistic hands-on arts & crafts
🪵 Free exploration in the forest and garden
📚 Storytime with lovingly selected classic tales
🌞 A healthy balance of movement, rest, and imagination

We embrace the values of Waldorf early childhood education - where the young child learns best through imitation, rhythm, and relationship.

❤️ Our families often say The Play Forest feels like a home away from home - parents wishing they themselves could join us in all the present-moment joy!

🗺️ Location: La Crosse, FL (15 mins north of Gainesville, 5 mins east of Alachua)
🙋 Ages: 3 to 6 years
📅 Schedule: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 8:30am - 1:30pm
💞 Small group size with attentive care
🦋 Led by Dominique Fruscella (mother, home educator, author, parenting coach, & DCF-registered home daycare owner)

➡️ If your heart is craving a simple loving experience for your child… we invite you to join us.

Learn more here >> theplayforest.org/playforestmornings

Come find your place at The Play Forest 🌳🌻🌟💗

Homemade GF playdough, bread baking, paper making, candle making, sand birthday cakes, garden veggies, homemade mud kitc...
05/31/2025

Homemade GF playdough, bread baking, paper making, candle making, sand birthday cakes, garden veggies, homemade mud kitchen provided to The Play Forest by Gaetano, bead-dyeing, and more... And that's just a snippet from the month February 2025...

Kids like the novel and the new, hands-on experiences, combined with spaciousness to play and pretend. We always find that balance, leaning on age-old wisdoms and present-moment intuition.

Caregiving is an ART! A beautiful one I'm thoroughly honored to explore and refine. These kids warm my heart and inspire me. I feel the best part of me shining, in their service.

We have a few open spots available for the 2025-26 school year, August to May. Contact me for more info if you'd like your 3-6 yr old to join us!

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01/24/2025

Winter storm paintings 🥶❄️

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La Crosse, FL
32658

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13526477517

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