Nature Based Childcare
Licensed Outdoor Learning
Tiny Green Trees Nature-Based Child Care Center provides safe and nurturing childcare in an environment that looks, acts and feels like home. Our programs include substantial time outdoors where the focus is on developing positive connections to nature, ourselves, and each other, through joyful, play-based experiences.
At Tiny Green Trees, curiosity, wonder, and empathy are at the heart of what we do. Nature is a part of our classroom: it is a place to play, explore, and make discoveries. It is also a shared responsibility. By planting the seeds of environmental literacy now, we hope to grow children who will one day take the lead when it comes to compassion, kindness, and doing what they can to care for and protect this beautiful planet.
We know that children can only thrive in environments where they feel safe, supported, and connected. We value the unique personalities and experiences of every child in our program and strive to create spaces where children of all identities feel loved. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice are central to who we are. Read Our Statement.
Your young child’s day will be
full of learning about
their environment through
sensory exploration.
Your toddler will grow and learn through modeling our way of life practices and the freedom to explore and learn through their play in a natural environment.
Our unique indoor and outdoor learning environment focuses on small class sizes, creative thinking, hands on learning, with an emphasis on formal school readiness skills.
A unique OUTdoor program where children will have daily hikes, exploring nature, using natural items for engineering and art creations, getting our hands dirty, team building activities and learning about nature.
Our programs operate year-round with ongoing enrollment, pending availability. Please join our waitlist to secure a space for your desired schedule.
We recognize that the land on which we live, play, and learn has its history. We recognize the injustice of past displacement, and do our best to honor centuries of Indigenous stewardship by teaching children how to care for and live with nature in reciprocal and sustainable ways. Read More
Tiny Green Trees has been wonderful. We really appreciate how engaged and caring the staff is. The well-being and growth of the children are at the center of all action. Our two-year-old was excited about going to Tiny Green Trees. She said: "Play, friends." when we got there. 🙂 It was valuable for us to have childcare that we felt was beneficial for our child and gave us peace of mind. Thank you!
My daughter began at Tiny Green Trees at 11 months old and is leaving at nearly 4 years old to start kindergarten. For the past three years, she has grown with her teachers and classmates. The incredible amount of time outdoors has clearly impacted her confidence, as well as her desire to explore the world around her. I wholeheartedly believe that the staff at TGT works to live their mission and that TGT provides a space for children to thrive.
We loved having our 3-year-old at Tiny Green Trees. The teachers and staff were very welcoming, caring, and nurturing to her. She had a great time playing outdoors and making friends. We have also noticed that she wants to spend more time outside just playing and exploring ever since she started going to TGT!
Three year old daughter goes three days a week and we love it. Loving care, healthy food, and a home-like atmosphere.
Both my kids go here full time and I wouldn't have it any other way. They do things here like I do it at home only better! (More organizing, training and presence behind it - you know how parenthood can be crazy at times.) It's a beautiful atmosphere and the children's teachers and caregivers exceed my high expectations daily.
My 2 year old son attends Tiny Green Trees twice a week - he loves the places, asks to see the teachers on the days he not in class. He / We love the outdoors element of this day care. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for daycare in the Milwaukee area.
Our toddler has been going to Tiny Green Trees since he was an infant. The teachers and staff are kind, respectful, and loving. The kids spend a ton of time outside developing all kinds of skills and learning to appreciate and respect the world around them. I feel beyond lucky that we’re able to send our little one to such an incredible place. He talks about his friends and teachers with the sweetest little smile, and it’s clear that he feels loved, comfortable, and stimulated there. We love it