Parent & Me, aka Hummingbirds!
Hummingbird 2026-2027
Classes begin October 6th
Hummingbirds is led by our Executive Director, Becca Hackett-Levy
Learn to take the “agh” and “be careful” out of parent littles in nature.
Our Hummingbird Program, aka Parent and Me, is designed to create a nourishing environment for both children and their families. Nature provides a peaceful and calm place for children to build a joyful relationship to the outdoors. This child-led programming takes place on Tuesdays, from 9:30-11am, October through May. Infants and toddlers will engage in play and socialization in nature while Becca guides parents in safe ways to engage their young children outdoors. Families will enjoy open-ended, nature-based play with plenty of space and time to learn how to be a human with other humans. Together we will spend time in the mud kitchen to invent, mix, pour and create together. Our classroom has a rich library, messy art explorations, and lots of time for nature investigations with real tools and instruments.
At each meeting we will have opportunities for community music, stories and time for parents to chat. Our facilitated discussions provide opportunities for families to share and discuss current parenting challenges, offer inspiration, tools and support with parenting. Often these occur during snack time or informally with individual families. We hope this gives everyone a chance to build relationships and develop our community. We will also begin a warm introduction to forest and nature-based education.
2026 Classes beginning Tuesday, October 6.
General information:
Ages 6 months-3 years.
Tuesdays 9:30a-11am; Tuition $225 per month for 1 day per week programming (4 classes/month)
Families provide a light snack and a water bottle for their children.
Though we would love to have our community grow together all year, we know that travel and life can take you away from time to time. Hummingbirds can be a Month to Month commitment (Alert Admin by 20th of the month if you plan to unenroll for the coming month. Unenrolling does not guarantee a space upon return)
Location: Elysian Park
There is a $35, one time application fee for this program.
Tuition is due on the 1st of each month and must be paid before attending class.
We only cancel class for HEAVY rain or AQIs over 150, make up days are at the end of the month.
Tuition covers 4 classes per month. One make up session will be held on one Fridays, per month, if needed (see dates below). No makeups will be offered at any other time, and tuition will not be prorated or refunded for missed or cancelled classes.
Children who have participated in our Hummingbirds class receive priority registration when they age into our preschool program.
Session dates (Tuesdays):
October 6th, 13th, and 20th and 27th
November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th
December 8th, 15th and 22nd (This month will be prorated for the holiday break
January 5th, 12th, 9th, and 26th
February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd
March- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th (note, no class 23rd and no need to prorate due to 5 Tuesdays in March 2027)
April 4th, 13th, 20th, 27th
May 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th
Last Day Picnic and Party on May 25th after class :)
Make up dates (One Friday a month if needed): We only offer make up days when NeLAFS has to cancel a Tuesday session. The make up day will be the 1st Friday, after cancelation, that is deemed appropriate. If you miss a Tuesday because we cancel, but cannot make the make up day, we still cannot refund.
Contact Becca with questions at Director@nelaforestschool.com. If you have administrative/enrollment questions, please contact Carrie at Admin@nelaforestschool.com.
**Families who have previously enrolled in Hummingbirds, please contact Carrie at admin@nelaforestschool.com to register. No need to submit a new application.