 and their preschool takes place entirely outside near a wetland in Denver. It's one of about 45 outdoor preschools in the state. They're currently operating with a licensing exemption, but a new state law will soon craft a special license for them. That means that lower income families could tap into Colorado's universal pre-K program and get up to 30 free hours at outdoor preschools. Kat Owens is the preschool's director.