Welcome Ducklings!

We are thrilled to welcome 23 new members to the Frog Pond Family! Our resident mallards have mated and after several long weeks, one Mama Mallard hatched 11 new baby ducklings and the other hatched 12!

We are working with the person who cares for our pets, along with Science Sarah and our Lead Teachers to ensure their safety and care over these crucial first weeks. Until they can fly, they are likely to be literally “sitting ducks” for predators. We will do our part to support them in their survival and hope that the resident mallards stick to the routine and allow us to shuffle them into the coup at night. Also, the pasture is off-limits for most adults (and children) right now, as Mama and Papa Mallard protect their young.

It’s true! A mama snapping turtle, who laid and buried a batch of eggs on top of Toad Mountain in our big kid play yard, decided to take the express way home.

A class of of pre-schoolers cheered her on. Just a small sampling of the neat things kids at Frog Pond experience daily (though is certainly the first time we’ve witnessed a turtle using a slide!)

View the video here! (Be sure to turn your volume up to hear the reaction of the kids.)

Frog Pond is owned and operated by Mother Nurture Company, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to serving working families with young children.

Frog Pond, The Natural Choice, is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) early childhood program dedicated to connecting children with nature.