Origins Education is Missoula’s premier nature-based preschool and the home of the award-winning Origins Curriculum, recognized internationally during United Nations Climate Week with the 2023 Greening Education Solutions Provider Award. Our programs integrate eco-literacy, mindfulness, and academic readiness to nurture the whole child—intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically—while fostering a lifelong connection to the natural world.
Through play-based and place-based learning, children at Origins explore ecosystems, natural cycles, and cultural diversity while developing curiosity, resilience, and compassion. With small class sizes, organic farm-to-table nutrition, and a strong emphasis on mindfulness and emotional regulation, Origins provides families with an early childhood education experience that inspires confidence, critical thinking, and a deep respect for our planet.