One of the daycares/pre-schools near me is next to a forest and operates a little like a forest kindergarten. The children have a playground but it's basically in the forest. I've been looking forward to her attending that school for elementary, but I just found out they also operate a daycare/pre-school. It's maybe a little over 10 minutes away (leisurely walk, no crossing the street since there's a seperate walking route through the neighborhood into the forest).

But one of the reasons why we bought this house is because of another daycare/pre-school. It's practically next door. You pass by 1 house, a park/playground and there it is. It's a lot smaller and not as nice as the other school, but it's so convenient. They also spend most of thier curriculum outdoors, so that doesn't change, but the kids only have access to thier own gated playground, no forest.

Which would you choose? The one next door or the one by the forest? Keep in mind that the forest one will be her elementary school regardless.