TGS at a Glance

From the moment you enter our multi-million dollar state-of-the-art facility, you realize that The Gardner School is significantly more than traditional child care or preschool. We cater to those families that want the best for their child. Because most of our schools are conveniently located in office park settings, TGS is open from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at most locations.

We recognize that having your child close to your workplace is a valuable benefit. Having The Gardner School nearby, enables you to enjoy peace of mind and the ability to relax and concentrate on your work. Elegant Tuscan tones create a warm and welcoming feel when you enter our lobby. Our 110 gallon salt water aquarium encourages children to stop and say hello to Nemo each day. Once you pass our secure entry touch-screen feature, you enter into the phenomenal world of TGS.

Children ages 6 weeks to 2 years old enter our “World of Wonder”. A nurturing environment that allows children to explore and discover the world around them while fostering a love for learning. Our Preschoolers are in awe once the step into our “Land of Learning.” Upon entering their classrooms they realize that they are about to embark upon their educational journey.

Our Faculty
The Gardner School takes great pride in our teaching faculty and goes to great lengths to ensure that our teachers meet the qualifications set by the state and that they complete extensive training and orientation programs. Our degreed and highly qualified teachers are carefully selected based upon education, previous teaching experience, love of children and the ability to bond and effectively communicate with their students. All faculty members are subjected to stringent background checks, health screening and reference checks. In addition, all of our faculty are certified in Infant-Child CPR and first aid training.

Curriculum
The Gardner School is committed to applying brain research in our Early Childhood classrooms. Our curriculum, DLM Early Childhood Preschool Express (Needs adobe reader. If Adobe reader is not installed in your computer, download it here) uses the latest neuroscience research to structure daily lessons for optimal learning and to create an engaging classroom environment. The program incorporates brain development research into strategies that help children develop early literacy and math concepts. This program is designed to address key state and national early childhood guidelines. Frequent and on-going assessment, built upon these guidelines, is integrated throughout the program.

Enrichment Studio
Centered within our school, our Enrichment Studio provides an appropriate environment to enhance your child’s unique abilities. Hardwood floors, 20 foot ceilings, mirrored walls and child-friendly hand painted murals foster creativity, imagination and enchantment. We believe it is essential to expose your child to the Arts, therefore we offer supplemental programs that include  Gymnastics, Tap and Ballet, Spanish, Sport Skills, ESL, Art, Music/Drama and semi-private computer lessons.


Computer Lab
Computers are a focal point for academic learning and exploration. That is why we are committed to providing computers in all classrooms in our “Land of Learning.” Interaction with appropriate computer programs, provide children with positive rewards for their skills. By using the computer, the children are involved in reading, spelling, exercising simple mathematics and basic computer knowledge. By the time children leave The Gardner School, computers will be second nature. This learn through play program will be offered to children ages three and older.


State of the Art Facility…Safe and Secure for your peace of mind
Peace of mind…it’s what every parent wants. At The Gardner School our hi-tech security features are sure to impress even the most discerning parent. Closed-circuit cameras are located in every classroom, playground and cafeteria. Once you drop off your child, you can return to the lobby to view your child’s class on our 50” plasma monitor. In addition, the school director has monitor access from the administrative office. The main entrance to the school is password protected to ensure that only authorized parents and faculty members gain access to our school for child pick-up and drop-off.