Play-based. Parent-powered. Community-rooted.

Since 1995 we’ve helped children grow into confident, kind, and curious humans through play, care, and connection.

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Why Garden Preschool

Play-based Learning

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, we believe play is the foundation for lifelong learning and whole-child development—social, emotional, intellectual, and physical.

Through art, cooking, singing, building, gardening, and pretend play, children explore early math, literacy, and science with teacher support in joyful, hands-on ways.

Growth + Curiosity

We follow each child’s natural curiosity as the starting point for deep, meaningful learning.

Guided by developmentally-appropriate practice, children explore open-ended materials, ask questions, and make sense of the world through hands-on discovery, peer connection, and guided support.

Community

We’re a true cooperative—parents, teachers, and children growing together.

Families play an active role in daily school life, helping to create a nurturing, high-quality environment where children feel valued, confident, and connected to those around them.

Premium Preschool that doesn’t cost the earth

We believe quality preschool shouldn’t break the bank—or the planet.

As a nonprofit cooperative, we keep tuition accessible by working together as families. This shared model allows us to offer a rich, play-based program with experienced teachers, personalized care, and meaningful learning—without sacrificing quality or community values.

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Why GPC?
- Teacher Facilitated Play-Based Learning
- Affordable Tuition and Convenient operating hours (8:30am-6:00pm)
- Hamilton Park is our Playground!
- Great Teacher/Student ratio
- You can be actively involved in your child’s school experience
One-Room Schoolhouse

Our beautiful open space provides room for our students to grow, explore and rest:
Kitchen
Indoor gym
Enriching art spaces
Kids restroom
Creative areas for work-time choices
Students and Teachers

The classroom is made of up to 20 students ages 2.9-5 years old with 3 experienced loving educators and 1 Parent of the Day. Children get to be part of a group of diverse ages that encourages learning, cooperation and leadership which nurtures their social and intellectual growth.