Outdoor,
nature-based,
child-led play

TESTIMONIALS

"My son has participated in Little Buds Playpod for the last two years and has gained so much confidence and physical ability from his mornings in the park. Mindy has a wonderful ability to let the kids lead, while offering supplies and prompts for their play as needed. I'm always surprised by the creativity of their days: they have made sculptures out of wood, stones, and leaves; created forts and slides out of cardboard boxes; colored on boulders and sidewalks with chalk; and explored nature by jumping in puddles, hanging from branches, playing hide-and-seek in the bushes, and investigating with binoculars and magnifying glasses. His time at Little Buds Playpod has helped him become an avid observer of the natural world—now, he points out the daffodils and blooming magnolia trees to me, remarking on their beauty. He describes his mornings at "Mindy school" with delight, and we have noticed that the physical exertion and freedom of his mornings at LBP have afforded him greater concentration and calm during the rest of the day. It has been an absolute highlight for him, and we are so happy to have the addition of a forest school in Fort Greene Park."

—Claire, Bed-Stuy

"Our son had never done any drop off activities or classes before Little Buds and he was very nervous at the start of the year. Mindy did an exceptional job of making him feel safe and helping him participate in exploring with the other kids. His mornings with Mindy are now something he talks about constantly and looks forward to every week. Mindy is extremely warm, welcoming and exudes confidence in leading the kids around the park. We are so grateful for all of the time she’s spent with our son this year and look forward to sending our younger son to Little Buds soon!"

—Malisa, Bed-Stuy