Place-based education is central to the preschool’s design. The Bitterroot Valley becomes a classroom where children explore outdoors, observe seasonal changes, and connect learning to the real world, strengthening both understanding and engagement.
Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool
Building Foundations for Lifelong Learning
Learning Connected to Place and People
Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool was created to offer children a learning environment that reflects how they naturally grow—through exploration, relationship, movement, and meaningful connection to the world around them. This program exists at the intersection of early learning, community engagement, and place-based education, offering a preschool experience that is both developmentally rigorous and deeply grounded.
The Evergreen Experience
Evergreen programs support whole-child development, including physical, language, social-emotional, and sensory growth, while honoring each child’s individual timeline. Children learn through play, exploration, and hands-on experiences that build thinking, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills.
Our programs follow a place-based, child-centered approach and nationally recognized standards, including the:
- Montana Early Learning Standards
- Pyramid Model
- Conscious Discipline
- Zones of Regulation
- Nature Explore
- NAEYC Best Practices
- H.O.P.E. Framework
We invite you to join us in fostering a foundation for a lifetime of learning and discovery.
Evergreen Kids Corner Teaching Team
Billie, Lead Teacher
Karen, Assistant Teacher
April, Health & Nutrition Coordinator
Program Highlights
At Evergreen Kids Corner, children are seen as capable learners with unique perspectives and curiosity about the world. Educators create experiences that encourage inquiry, problem-solving, and collaboration. Through hands-on exploration, storytelling, movement, and play, learning supports early literacy, numeracy, social-emotional development, and executive functioning.
Evergreen Kids Corner supports children in developing foundational skills that prepare them for future learning while honoring the importance of play, exploration, and relationship in early years.
Families are essential partners, bringing valuable insight into their children’s needs and strengths. We prioritize open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect, welcoming families as active participants in the program.
Nurturing mentors guide children through daily nature immersion for overall growth. Emphasizes academic, social, emotional, and physical development through nature.
Enhances social and emotional skills through diverse peer interactions.
Our Community Partners
At Evergreen Kids Corner, we value our partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to provide enriching field trip experiences.
Bitterroot Public Library
River Park
Explore the ARTS
Bitterroot Humane Society
Bitterroot Discovery Childrens Museum
Meadowlark Farm
ABC Acres
Hamilton Middle School
Harmony Road Music
If you’re a local business or community member interested in collaborating with us to host a field trip for our preschoolers, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Class Pets
Mr. Sunshine
Matilda
Apply Today
For families interested in enrolling their child, Evergreen Kids Corner offers more than a placement—it offers a partnership. To learn more about the program and application process, including the daily schedule, visit our application on Kinside.
Evergreen Kids Corner Preschool Tuition
Our preschool prices reflect our commitment to providing exceptional educational value for our families.
- Low Teacher Ratio: Our small classes with a 5:1 child-to-teacher ratio provide individualized care to help every child thrive. There is a max of 15 children at the school at a given time.
- Hands-On Food Program: Hands-on cooking with locally sourced ingredients teaches healthy eating and supports our community.
- Support Services: Tuition covers more than daily care it includes family support, therapy options, workshops, and individualized learning experiences for you and your child.
- Qualified Teachers: Our educators meet all state requirements including CPR/First Aid certification, background checks, and go above and beyond with an average of 75 hours of professional development each year.
We are dedicated to providing an enriched educational experience that prepares your child for success in school and life.
Tuition Information
- 4 days: $575/month
- 2 days: $350/month
- 4 days: $950/month
- 2 days: $560/month
Evergreen Kids Corner
Testimonials
“I’ve had my children at various pre-k options in the Bitterroot Valley and EKC is simply the best for my daughter.
The teachers are loving, compassionate, adventurous, great communicators, and willing to get dirty with the kids.
My daughter thrives in an environment with outdoor play, and EKC offers plenty of it!
My favorite part about EKC is the approach to social-emotional needs. My daughter has been given the language to talk within our family about her emotions and what she needs in order to regulate her nervous system. I didn’t have these skills as a child and am thrilled that she has them at such a young age!
I can’t recommend this school enough!”
An amazing place for young children to laugh, love, and learn. Nature Play Based Curriculum make the child’s heart mind and body thrive.
We love how much the kids are outside, doing art, and all over getting dirty! teachers are so patient.
Great teacher and great atmosphere for the kids and parents.
Our child loves everything about school! We have enjoyed seeing so much development in academics, social skills, and community events.
I love how the kids have beautiful emotional and social guidance that blooms friendships and good communicators.
A Preschool Designed for Your Child
Evergreen Kids Corner offers families a preschool experience that honors children as curious, capable, and connected to their environment. For educators, it models collaborative, reflective practice, and for communities, it demonstrates how place-based, relationship-driven preschool can thrive within a broader system of support.
Rooted in BELN’s belief that early learning should be meaningful, joyful, and intentional, Evergreen Kids Corner is designed to give children the environments they deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome children ages 3 to 5 years old.
Evergreen Kids Corner reflects BELN’s commitment to quality and workforce support by providing educators with professional development and best-practice guidance. We understand that high-quality care depends on supported and valued educators. Our teaching team brings extensive training in early childhood development, along with a BA in Education, to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
Our program follows state and national standards, using developmentally appropriate, relationship-based, and trauma-informed care to support children’s well-being. We conduct the ASQ assessment followed by the HELP assessment to ensure each child is progressing to their next stage of development. These assessments are done in partnership with families so we can align our efforts to best support each child’s learning.
Children’s safety and well-being are our top priorities! We follow strict health protocols and maintain secure facility access at all times. Our trained staff, certified in first aid and emergency response, closely supervise children at all times. We also conduct monthly emergency drills, follow detailed field trip guidelines, and perform comprehensive background checks on all staff.
Parents are always welcome! Our open-door policy encourages family involvement just message us in advance so children aren’t surprised by schedule changes.
We provide nutritious, age-appropriate breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack each day, all included in tuition. Every meal is prepared with careful attention to dietary restrictions and allergies to ensure the safety and well-being of every child.
We’ve got you covered! We recently received a grant from the Rapp Family Foundation to provide us with heavy duty snow gear, new boots, alpaca wool socks, and a glove and boot warmer that allows us to go out multiple times a day with warm fingers and toes!
