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For All They Will Become

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Searching for a trusted preschool or childcare option? Find a school where real connection, warm teachers, and thoughtful spaces help your child feel safe, seen, and excited to learn.

Where Care and Learning Come Together

Everything we do is rooted in care, from the way we greet children to the way our classrooms are designed. Families choose us for the sense of community and the joyful, meaningful moments their children experience here.


Whole Child Development

We nurture each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth through joyful exploration and thoughtful guidance. Our approach blends hands-on learning, meaningful moments, and purposeful play that helps children grow with confidence. Every day offers opportunities to build friendships, try new things, and develop the skills that support a strong foundation for the future.

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Trusted Teachers

Families feel the difference our teachers make the moment they walk in. Their warmth, attention, and steady care help children feel safe and ready to learn. From morning greetings to everyday milestones, our teachers build real relationships that honor each child’s personality and spark confidence, joy, and meaningful growth throughout the day.

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Intentional Spaces

Our classrooms are designed to feel peaceful, welcoming, and purposeful. Natural light, organized materials, and thoughtful layouts give children a sense of comfort and independence as they explore and learn. These calm environments inspire curiosity, support routines, and help children move through their day with confidence and joy.

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Warm Community

The Gardner School is a place where children and families feel welcomed from the moment they arrive. Children are greeted with familiar smiles, parents find steady support, and teachers nurture meaningful relationships with intention. This sense of belonging brings joy to everyday moments and helps shape the foundation for all they will become.

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We nurture each child’s physical, emotional, cognitive, and social growth through joyful exploration and thoughtful guidance. Our approach blends hands-on learning, meaningful moments, and purposeful play that helps children grow with confidence. Every day offers opportunities to build friendships, try new things, and develop the skills that support a strong foundation for the future.

Contact Us

Families feel the difference our teachers make the moment they walk in. Their warmth, attention, and steady care help children feel safe and ready to learn. From morning greetings to everyday milestones, our teachers build real relationships that honor each child’s personality and spark confidence, joy, and meaningful growth throughout the day.

Contact Us

Our classrooms are designed to feel peaceful, welcoming, and purposeful. Natural light, organized materials, and thoughtful layouts give children a sense of comfort and independence as they explore and learn. These calm environments inspire curiosity, support routines, and help children move through their day with confidence and joy.

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The Gardner School is a place where children and families feel welcomed from the moment they arrive. Children are greeted with familiar smiles, parents find steady support, and teachers nurture meaningful relationships with intention. This sense of belonging brings joy to everyday moments and helps shape the foundation for all they will become.

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School Locations

44,000

Students Reached

20

Years of Care

1000’s

Moments of Joy

Announcements

TGS Chelmsford Opening – Spring 2026

We’re thrilled to welcome families to our Chelmsford school in the Spring of 2026, marking our 44th location. Families in the Boston area can expect the same warm community, caring teachers, and intentionally designed classrooms that make The Gardner School feel like a second home. See other schools coming soon!

Celebrating 20 Years of The Gardner School

This year, we celebrate 20 years of The Gardner School and the opening of our very first school in Nashville in 2005. We are grateful for every child, family, and team member who has helped shape our story and continue our mission of nurturing children for all they will become.

Jessica Bruno – Nashville Business Journal C-Suite Award Honoree

Congratulations to our Chief Financial Officer, Jessica Bruno, who has been named a 2025 NBJ C-Suite Award honoree. This recognition celebrates outstanding leaders across Nashville, and we are proud to see Jessica honored for her impact, dedication, and leadership within our TGS community. You can learn more about Jessica and our leadership team on our Leadership page.

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What Families Are Saying

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The community already created in just a few short months is amazing… Our daughter has learned so much already, and it’s so fun to see her growing with her classmates.

Monica B., parent, The Gardner School of Weymouth (Massachusetts)

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All of the teachers know my child and greet her by name. She tells me every day how much she loves school.

Cara C. The Gardner School of Louisville (Kentucky)

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We are so appreciative of the caring community and positive culture. It feels like a place filled with love, support, and family.

Kristi A. The Gardner School of Lincolnshire (Illinois)

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We feel like family at TGS Minnetonka. Both our kids are thriving and have so much fun learning with their friends.

Katrina B.The Gardner School of Minnetonka (Minnesota)

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The Gardner School has been great for both of our boys. Caring teachers, excellent communication, and safe facilities full of places to learn and play.

Samantha K. The Gardner School at 9+CO (Colorado)

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We have had such a fantastic experience at The Gardner School. From day one, our child has felt so loved and supported, and as her family, we feel the same.

Libby O. The Gardner School of Oak Brook (Illinois)

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My kids enjoy coming to school every day and are learning so much. The teachers truly care, and the building itself is beautiful.

Andrew G. The Gardner School of Ashburn (Northern Virginia)

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The admin and teachers are so caring, knowing all the kids individually and making them (and the parents) feel special. We are so grateful to The Gardner School and couldn’t feel more comfortable sending our daughter there!

Sophie H. The Gardner School of Franklin (Tennessee)

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