Details

Service Provider Name: Wasatch Nature School Foundation
Service Provider Number: 9459
Address: 4150 W Center Street
Contact: Carlie Davis
Phone: (801) 722-8284
Policy Note: This provider is approved by CFEF as an Education Instruction Alternative. USBE establishes and regulates requirements for qualifying private schools but does not regulate Education Instruction Alternatives as private schools. CFEF determines whether an Education Instruction Alternative is eligible to participate and has final authority over its approval and continued participation. Parents are responsible for determining whether an Education Instruction Alternative and its services are appropriate for their child’s individual educational needs. If applicable, punch passes, traveling shows, VIP packages, private tours, and birthday party packages are not eligible expenses. Please refer to the Fund Use Guide for additional information about Education Instruction Alternatives.

Nature-based, play-filled learning that inspires curiosity and growth for young explorers in Utah’s great outdoors.

Helping Children Build a Lifelong Love For Learning and Nature

At Wasatch Nature School, the outdoors is our classroom and curiosity is our guide. Each day, children step into a world filled with fresh air, open skies, and endless opportunities to explore, discover, and grow.

Our nature-immersion, play-based approach activates all the senses—children hear the wind in the trees, touch smooth stones in the stream, smell wildflowers, and watch clouds drift across the mountains. These moments do more than teach; they inspire imagination, focus, and peace of mind.

Daily rhythms at WNS include joyful opening circles with music and movement, hands-on literacy and science activities, nature walks, art inspired by the seasons, and plenty of time for free exploration. Every experience is designed to spark curiosity, encourage creativity, and help children develop confidence in themselves and connection with the world around them.

Our passionate educators bring warmth, energy, and expertise to every class, creating a safe, encouraging space where each child’s unique personality can shine. With locations in Vineyard and Provo, Utah, we welcome young explorers into a community that values green time over screen time and believes learning should be as joyful as it is meaningful.

Here, children aren’t just preparing for the next grade—they’re building a lifelong love for learning, a deep appreciation for nature, and the confidence to explore the world with wonder.