Forte Farms Farm School

“I have never found anything like Forte Farms Farm School! Everyone involved has such an immense love for the students. I feel like my child is gaining another family!”

-4th Year Farm School Family

Farm School is a one day a week private preschool group held at our residential home on our 2 acre farm in Bloomfield, NY. We incorporate hands on, play-focused learning in an environment you won’t get in any regular pre-k setting. Our life skills and literature focused curriculum is perfect for all ages and allows for young children to build healthy relationships with others outside their own home but still in a home environment. We love being able to share all the amazing experiences that come with being on a farm!

This program is open for members of the Forte Farms community. Find out what that means and how you can get involved below!

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  • Farm School runs Wednesdays 9am-1pm.

    We offer 3 sessions: Fall, Winter, & Spring

    Session I- FALL 11 weeks

    September 17th-December 3rd

    (Thanksgiving Break November 26th)

    Session II- WINTER 9 weeks

    January 7th-March 11th

    (February Break February 18th)

    Session III SPRING 8 weeks

    April 8th-May 27th

  • Farm School will be enrolling 8 students between the ages of 3 & 4 for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • Farm school is $50 a day with a one time $25 membership fee that gives your family first access to all event registrations throughout the year.

  • We are thrilled to use Story School Preschool by Treehouse Schoolhouse. Families do not need to purchase this curriculum but are welcome to if they desire to implement the additional days at home! 

    https://treehouseschoolhouse.com/products/treehouse-story-school-preschool

  • One of the primary goals here at Forte Farms is to build a community that shares similar interests and desires for their families. This includes:

    • Parenting our children with intention

    • Making deeper, more meaningful connections with those around us

    • Encouraging learning in a rich and meaningful way while focusing on life skills, hands-on experiences, character building, and as much outside play as possible!

    In order to protect the integrity of the program, and the families who come here, we do our best to get to know each family that wishes to join. By keeping our program smaller in size, we find more opportunity for deeper, genuine connection!

  • Families who are interested in becoming a part of our community can request an application ($10 application fee) and submit via e-mail. Prospective families will need a referral from a current or previous member. Once received, we will reach out to setup a time to meet with you to see if Farm School is a fit for your family! 

  • Yes! If all the steps have been completed for membership, and enrollment is full, we will place your child on a waitlist and reach out if any spots open for the next session.

  • Yes! We hope to be able to offer opportunities throughout that will give our older Farm Schoolers a chance to stay connected with friends and the farm.

"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for [all] children, play is serious learning.”

—Fred Rogers