Parent participation is required & it’s our goal to provide parents the opportunity to be your child’s best teacher and strongest advocate for their learning. As parents, you play a pivotal role in cultivating a love for learning.

We believe that young children thrive when given the freedom to explore their interests in a nurturing setting and we see nature as the ultimate classroom, helping them grow into well-rounded, remarkable individuals

100% of our programs are outdoors, which allow children to engage in daily activities that enhance their physical abilities and endurance.

To ensure our kids are meeting their dietary needs, families are asked to participate in a snack rotation, where each parent is responsible for bringing snacks during one week.

Ocean State Kids is committed to protecting childhood at all costs by allowing children to explore and learn in nature, free from the constraints of a structured system, embracing the freedom to develop at their own pace.

We aim to keep our program attendance small to maintain sustained focus and productivity, avoid overstimulation for younger children, and preserve the peacefulness of the day. Programs are typically limited to 15 - 18 families.

Even though we provide weekly activities, we do our best to resist the urge to over-schedule with structured activities. If your child prefers just to play, they are still developing problem-solving skills, creativity, and resilience.

By nurturing creativity & curiosity with daily art projects, we are igniting their desire to understand the world around them and raising all-around awesome humans.

Group leaders serve as a vital link for families exploring alternative learning and we are truly grateful for the parents volunteering their time to make a difference in our community.

Our Director of Education ensures that every program offers activities tailored to the developmental needs of each child.

Keeping the programs under $10 a day is our ultimate goal. You can learn more on our Program Cost Transparency page.