Investigating the Effect of Curricular and Environmental Change on Physical Activity
Research NLI Investigating the Effect of Curricular and Environmental Change on Physical Activity The goal of this research project is to examine the impact of the physical activity Curriculum and Outdoor Environmental Changes of school play areas on the amount of...
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) OLE Initiative
Project NLI North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) OLE Initiative The Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) is partnering with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Office of Early Learning and the Exceptional Children Division in the...
Creating a Supportive Network and Training Resources
Project NLI Creating a Supportive Network and Training Resources The goal of the project is to facilitate the implementation and use of naturalized outdoor learning environments in North Carolina childcare centers by creating a specialized professional network...
Walnut Creek Wetland Center
Project NLI Walnut Creek Wetland Center The Walnut Creek Wetlands Center (WCWC) is the cornerstone of Walnut Creek 2000, an action program developed by Partners for Environmental Justice (PEJ), focused on the conservation and restoration of the 60 acre Walnut Creek...
Nature Play Corps
Project NLI Nature Play Corps NLI partnered with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) in 2011, in a pilot project funded by the Fish and Wildlife Service, to engage youth with nature as a step towards to careers in conservation. From fields ranging from landscape...
Montessori Community School, Durham, NC
Project NLI Montessori Community School, Durham, NC Located on the border of Chapel Hill and Durham, the Montessori Community School (MCS) campus is home to 230 students, ages 18 months to 14 years. The campus includes twelve classrooms, a gym, art and music center,...
Montessori Schools and the Designed Environment
Project NLI Montessori Schools and the Designed Environment The Montessori concept of the “Prepared Environment”, that the schoolhouse should be designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, fits well with The Natural Learning...
Proud to support Blue Cross NC as they bring TeamFNV to NC!
NLI Proud to support Blue Cross NC as they bring TeamFNV to NC! The Natural Learning Initiative is proud to support Blue Cross NC as they bring TeamFNV to NC! Excited to spread the love for fruits & veggies. Learn more...
First Environments Early Learning Center
Project NLI First Environments Early Learning Center The Outdoor Learning Environment (OLE) at the new First Environments Early Learning Center (FEELC) surrounds the FEELC with play and learning settings focused on helping children gain an understanding of...
Down East Discovery Play and Learning Park in Rocky Mount, NC
Research NLI Down East Discovery Play and Learning Park in Rocky Mount, NC The Down East Partnership for Children in Rocky Mount, NC contracted with NLI to provide design assistance for a park to be used as a demonstration site for early childcare professionals, as...
Thompson Child Development Center
POD 3 NLI Thompson Child Development Center Thompson Child Development Center has upgraded their outdoor learning environment to meet best practice standards as a result of participating in Preventing Obesity by Design (POD3).Prior to being identified as a POD3 Lab...
Shepherd’s Way Day School
POD 3 NLI Shepherd’s Way Day School Shepherd’s Way Day School participated in POD II, as a demonstration center. The NLI design team worked with the Shepherd’s Way and Randolph County Partnership for Children staff in 2010 to develop a concept plan for their...
Sandhills Children’s Center
POD 3 NLI Capacity Address: 1280 Central Drive Southern Pines, NC 28387 Phone Number: (910) 692-3323 County: Moore Permit Type: Five Star Center License Year Center Established: 1970 Website: Visit Website Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning...
First Environments Early Learning Center
POD 3 NLI Capacity Address: 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, EPA Campus MD-105 Durham, NC 27711 Phone Number: (919) 541-1361 County: Durham Permit Type: Five Star Center License Website: Visit Website Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment...
Care-O-World Enrichment Center
POD 3 NLI Care-O-World Early Learning Center, located in Washington, NC has renovated almost the entirety of their outdoor learning environment to meet best practice standards.Their first steps began in the infant/toddler space: expanding it to double its previous...
Sandy Plains UMC Childcare Center
POD 2 NLI Address: 2468 Union Chapel Rd, Pembroke NC 28327 Director: Sandra Hunt County: Robeson Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Robeson County Partnership for Children...
Noah’s Ark Learning Center
POD 2 NLI Address: 542 McGirt Rd, Maxton NC 28364 Director: Laura McKoy County: Robeson Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Robeson County Partnership for Children Partnership...
Shepherd’s Way Day School
POD 2 NLI Shepherd’s Way Day School Address: 1346 Old Cox Rd, Asheboro NC 27205 Director: Karen Lassister County: Randolph Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Randolph County...
Precious Memories Preschool
POD 2 NLI Address: 309 E. Salisbury St, Asheboro NC 27203 Director: Dawn Greene County: Randolph Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Randolph County Partnership for Children...
Kids R Us
POD 2 NLI Address: 304 West Swannanoa Ave, Liberty NC 27298 Director: Kim Black County: Randolph Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Randolph County Partnership for Children...
Children’s Learning Center
POD 2 NLI Address: 500 N. Nash St, Hillsborough NC 27278 Director: Judy O’Connell County: Orange Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Orange County Partnership for Young Children...
Chapel Hill Day Care Center
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 401 Kildaire Rd, Chapel Hill NC 27516 Director: Pam Anderson County: Orange Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Orange County Partnership for Young Children...
Community School for People Under Six
POD 2 NLI Address: 400 Caldwell Street Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Director: Anna Mercer McLean Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning...
Roan View Child Development Center
POD 2 NLI Address: 301 Longview Dr, Bakersville NC 28675 Director: Judy Shook County: Mitchell & Yancey Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Blue Ridge Partnership for Children...
Intermountain Children’s Place
POD 2 NLI Address: P.O. Box 338, Spruce Pine NC 28777 Director: Amy Holiman County: Mitchell & Yancey Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Blue Ridge Partnership for Children...
Genesis Academy and Pre-School
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 1867 US Hwy 19, E. Burnsville NC 28714 Director: Sue Wold County: Mitchell & Yancey Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Blue Ridge Partnership for...
The Learning Garden Child Development Center
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 9625 David Taylor Dr, Charlotte NC 28262 County: Mecklenburg Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Smart Start of Mecklenburg County Partnership Address: 601 E....
The Jewish Preschool of Sardis
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 6619 Sardis Rd, Charlotte NC 28270 Director: Jennifer Lahn County: Mecklenburg Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Smart Start of Mecklenburg County...
Building Blocks Learning Center
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 8631 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte NC 28226 Director: Stephanie Grennan County: Mecklenburg Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Smart Start of Mecklenburg...
Triplett UMC Child Development Center
POD 2 NLI Blog Center Address: 838 Mazuppa Rd, Mooresville NC 28115 Center Director: Terry Willis County: Iredell Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: The Iredell County Partnership...
Kiddie Kollege
POD 2 NLI Blog Center Address: 526 Coolidge Court, Statesville, NC 28677 Center Director: Lynn Kincaid County: Iredell Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: The Iredell County...
Future Generation Child Development Center
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 230 Buffalo Shoals Rd, Statesville NC 28677 Director: LaTonya Graham County: Iredell Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: The Iredell County Partnership for...
Quality Child Care
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 2313 Yanceyville St, Greensboro NC 27405 Director: Kristen Beasley County: Guilford Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Guilford County Partnership for...
Friends Playhouse Child Care Center
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 6490 Franz-Warner Parkway, Whittset NC 27377 Director: Amy Lineberry County: Guilford Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Guilford County Partnership for...
A Child’s World
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 5121 Mackay Rd, Jamestown NC 27282 Director: Marjorie Atkins County: Guilford Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Guilford County Partnership for Children...
Munchkin Academy
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 48651 Hwy 12, Buxton NC 27920 Director: Kyle and Johnny Williams County: Dare Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Children and Youth Partnership for Dare...
Heron Pond Montessori School
POD 2 NLI Heron Pond Montessori School Address: 831 Herbert Perry Rd, Kitty Hawk NC 27949 Manager: Sallie Ackley County: Dare Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Children and Youth...
YWCA of Asheville
POD 2 NLI Blog Address: 185 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801 Phone: (828) 254-7206 Director: Wanda Harris Website: Visit Website Capacity Before Renovation After Renovation Outdoor Learning Environment Local Partnership for Children Partnership Name: Buncombe...
