30+ Outdoor Learning Spaces

The Educators in our community inspire me every day. They always have such clever and creative spaces to share with each other.  Below you will find 30+ outdoor spaces perfect for your preschoolers. Grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy!

Inspiring outdoor preschool spaces

Angie Koboldt@ the thoughtful spot day care

Angie's Outdoor building space is every young Engineer's dream. I like how she incorporates Dramatic Play (Dress-Up) in her outdoor space as well.

Annette Bloomfield @ First Discoveries Home Preschool

Annette's outdoor space provides plenty of room for running! The gentle rolling hill makes me want to lay down, look up at the clouds and day dream!

Sheena wheeler @ Building Blocks

This is a great shaded retreat in Sheena's backyard, what a fun little getaway!

Joanne DuBois Sweedyk

I bet Joanne's natural bridge invites her children to create
adventures in her Outdoor space.

Carrie Cox@ Miss Carrie's Daycare

Who says you can't make music outside?  Carrie's Outdoor Music Space combines several recycled items. (I love the utensils for playing the wall!)  Check out our music wall post for more inspiration.

Teresa Becker@Heartprints Daycare

Teresa's Outdoor Kitchen calls to the little chef in all of us. Bon Appetit!

Leisha Harrelson @ Gingerbread Play House

Leisha's Sand Area is so inviting, with it's clever storage, and comfortable seating area.

Heidi Slater@ Heidi Slater's Home Daycare

I love this backyard "road" in Heidi's space, there is so much to explore.

Laura Hick @ Sweetpea Dayhome

Laura made this great music station in her backyard,
look at all the fun found items she used.

Angela Howerton@ Angela's Playcare

I love all of the natural elements  Angela uses in her space
(How about that cymbal?  how fun is that?)

Diane Ott @ Happy Kids Daycare

What's Cooking in Diane's backyard? I love the way she kept the sand toys close. 
What a fun space for Sand play and Construction

Jen Hinton@ Stepping Stones Pre-K Academy

Jen has such a neat space for her play homes. They are so bright and welcoming.

Sabine Brown@ In His Care School

Sabine's outdoor stage is the perfect place for an impromptu concert !

Kathy Hunsaker Miller@ Just Like Home Childcare & Playschool, Inc.

I love the natural elements in Kathy's play space including the "Natural Water Run", and the whimsical toadstools.

Lori Castro @ Lori's House Daycare

I thought Lori's outdoor storage was so clever.

Leisha Harrelson @ Gingerbread Playhouse

This outdoor kitchen in Leisha's backyard makes me want to whip up something yummy to eat!

Kathy Hunsaker Miller@ Just Like Home Childcare & Playschool, Inc

Natural seating, and stage beckons back yard performances.

Sarah Crozier @ Mi Escuelita

Sarah's sandbox has so much space!

Janelle Voth Pooler @Hutchinson high school child care center

The Music wall at Janelle's Child Care Center is just adorable. It's a reminder how we can still build an amazing space on a limited budget

Source: Melissa McDowell-Buro@ Melissa's Monkeys

I bet the children at Melissa's home have a great time planning imaginary trips in this train.

Teresa Becker @ Heart Prints Daycare

Teresa has a neat way to store her boots for her mud kitchen, accessible but out of the way.

Terria Ashby@ Bella's Playhouse

What a fun find in Terria's backyard! Anyone home?

Leisha Harrelson@ Gingerbread Play House

This Mud Kitchen storage keeps everything close at hand in Leisha's outdoor space

Rita Taylor @ No Worries Daycare

Rita's playhouse looks so fun! (even for the adults)

Jen Hinton@ Stepping Stones Pre-K Academy

What a welcoming backyard art space Jen has!

Amanda Ansel Harrison @ Young Only Once Licensed Family Childcare

There is so much room for creativity in this corner of Amanda's yard.

Louise Hoed Holland‎@ Bear Family Childcare

Louise's backyard music garden is the perfect place to strike up the band.

Terria Ashby@ Bella's Playhouse

What a clever idea Terria had to mount a mailbox in the backyard. I love the idea of incorporating Dramatic play outside.

Kathryn McAllister Racz@ My 2nd Home Family Day Care

I like how Kathryn incorporated this outdoor music space onto her play structure.

Jen Hinton@ Stepping Stones Pre-K Academy

I love this educational activity Jen has incorporated into her Outside Space.

Tabitha Moberg Zimmer @ Sturgeon Lake Clubhouse Daycare

Tabitha has plenty of room on her stage for a play or a concert!

Leisha Harrelson@ Gingerbread Play House

Leisha made great use of her space in this Sensory, Garden area.

Sherry Rickard@ Sherry's Kids

So many fun choices in Sherry's backyard!

Amanda Ansel Harrison @ Young Only Once Licensed Family Childcare

Amanda says this is her group's "Beloved" climbing tree.

Heidi Bailey

What a great border Heidi has around her outdoor play area.
So much room for outdoor fun!

Shonna Bullock Henderson@ Just Like Home Pre-School and Daycare

The pretend flowers and mailbox are great additions to Shonna's Outdoor space. Her choice of ground covering makes it look low maintenance. 

Felecia Jones@ Mrs. Felecia's Playhouse

Felecia has a great big space (and a huge selection of vehicles) for driving around "Town".

Source: Melissa McDowell-Buro@ Melissa's Monkeys

Melissa's music space looks like so much fun!

Sherry Rickard @ Sherry's Kids

Sherry has a magical fairy garden in her outdoor space.

Diane O.

I love how Diane O. built this outdoor scale. What a great way to incorporate Math into your outdoor play.

I love Miranda's DIY Sandbox! The cover flips open to make seats!  I bet the kids have a lot of fun playing here.

Kericia S. of Mrs. Kay's Daycare shared her fabulous new outside space with us. Isn't that track fabulous?

Diane O. of Happy kids Daycare has a new mud kitchen in her outdoor space! I love the place to hang the posts and pans.

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Find More Inspiration

I hope you found some great inspiration for your outdoor space!
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