The Gardner School of Maple Grove
A Purposeful Preschool in Maple Grove, Designed for Growing Minds
Nurturing daycare and preschool for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, opening this fall.
Opening this fall at the corner of 96th Avenue N and Garland Lane N, just west of I-94, The Gardner School of Maple Grove will offer a premier childcare learning experience for children ages 6 weeksthrough 5 years. This new school is thoughtfully located to welcome families from across Maple Grove and nearby communities such as Osseo, Plymouth, Corcoran, Rogers, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, and Dayton, making it easier to find a preschool that feels close to home and connected to your daily routine.
At The Gardner School, children are nurtured by caring educators in thoughtfully designed learning environments that inspire curiosity, confidence, and joyful discovery. We’re excited to bring our safe, purposeful, and enriching school community to Maple Grove and welcome new families.
As we prepare to open our doors, we're inviting the first 30 families who enroll before opening and start within 30 days of our opening day to become our Founding Families.
- Waived registration fee ($250 value) and tuition credit of $500 after 30 days of enrollment (total value of $750)
- A special TGS Backpack and Picnic Blanket
- An invitation to an exclusive Founding Families event
Where Caring Relationships Build Confidence
The first years of life are filled with important moments, and the people who share them matter. At The Gardner School, caring educators build trusted relationships with every child, creating a place where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, make friends, and grow with confidence. Families become part of a welcoming school community where they are known by name, supported along the way, and connected to their child’s learning every day.
From bright, thoughtfully designed classrooms to engaging outdoor play spaces, every part of our Maple Grove preschool is created with children’s growth in mind. Our research-informed curriculum blends purposeful play, hands-on discovery, and social-emotional learning to nurture curiosity, independence, creativity, and kindergarten readiness. It’s an environment where children develop the confidence and skills they need today while building a strong foundation for all they will become.
School Features
- Research-based curriculum focused on early learning and kindergarten readiness
- Caring, experienced, and highly trained teachers
- Real-time parent communication app with photos, feeding updates, nap schedules, and school announcements
- Safe and secure environment with two security checkpoints
- Bright classrooms with large windows and natural light designed for early learners
- Healthy meals and snacks served daily in the Kids’ Café
- On-site enrichment classes including sports, music, art, and foreign language
- Open-door policy encouraging daily family connection and communication
- Spacious indoor and outdoor playscapes designed for active learning and play
- Private nursing room for families with infants