Music and Drama
Children explore rhythm, movement, and creative expression through hands-on music and drama. They learn fundamentals like melody and notation while building confidence through storytelling, puppetry, and simple performances.
The Gardner School of DTC
Where Children Learn, Explore, and Belong
Caring, Connected Preschool in the DTC Community
At The Gardner School of DTC, children learn and grow in a warm, thoughtfully designed environment that supports both early academics and whole-child wellness. Serving families near the Denver Tech Center and surrounding neighborhoods, our school blends research-based curriculum, nurturing teacher relationships, and a healthy, active approach to early learning. Conveniently located off DTC Boulevard near Village Plaza, we offer easy access for working parents and nearby residential communities.
Purposeful Start for Curious, Active Learners
Our curriculum blends teacher-guided learning with child-led exploration, helping children build essential early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. Classrooms are bright and inviting, with plenty of room for movement, hands-on experimentation, and creative discovery. Families appreciate our focus on healthy routines, nutritious meals, and outdoor time that supports both physical and emotional well-being. With caring teachers and a close-knit school culture, children feel known, supported, and encouraged to grow at their own pace.
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Learning
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Our research-based curriculum supports early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional development.
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Teachers guide children through hands-on activities and purposeful routines that build confidence and a strong foundation for future learning.
Safety and Health
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Families feel confident with secure entry protocols, clean classrooms, and predictable daily routines.
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Healthy meals and snacks are served daily in the Kids’ Café, supporting active bodies and growing minds.
Movement and Wellness
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Children enjoy daily movement, outdoor exploration, and activities that support coordination, strength, and joyful energy.
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Our active learning environment aligns with Denver families’ focus on wellness and whole-child development.
Community
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Located in the Denver Tech Center community, our school offers easy access for commuting parents and nearby neighborhoods.
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Real-time parent updates and a warm, open school culture help families feel connected and supported every day.
Academically-Focused Programs
At The Gardner School, learning truly begins with care. Our infant classrooms provide a nurturing start built on a nationally recognized, research-based curriculum that supports early learning and development. With teachers who understand both the science and the soul of early education, babies grow in an environment that builds trust, curiosity, and confidence from the very beginning.
Toddlers are natural explorers, full of curiosity, movement, and new words waiting to bloom. At The Gardner School, our toddler classrooms nurture and celebrate this growing independence through play-based learning and intentional teaching. Each day builds confidence, language, and friendship in an environment that’s safe, structured, and full of joy. Our early childhood education program develops the whole child — encouraging physical coordination, emotional confidence, and early cognitive growth in every discovery.
Two-year-olds are bursting with curiosity and confidence. At The Gardner School, our classrooms encourage this new independence through hands-on learning, nurturing guidance, and joyful discovery. Teachers help children explore, experiment, and build social and self-help skills in a safe environment where learning and laughter go hand in hand. In this two-year-old early learning classroom, children begin to strengthen emotional regulation, independence, and empathy while exploring the world around them.
Preschoolers are natural problem-solvers and collaborators. At The Gardner School, our classrooms inspire curiosity, confidence, and creativity through hands-on learning and purposeful structure. Teachers guide children through new concepts in literacy, math, science, and art, helping them build independence, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning. Our preschool classrooms encourage critical thinking and pre-academic foundations that set the stage for kindergarten success.
Pre-K is a milestone year filled with confidence, curiosity, and preparation for what’s next. At The Gardner School, our teachers guide children through meaningful, play-based learning that builds academic readiness, social skills, and independence. With a curriculum designed around kindergarten preparation, students develop the focus, responsibility, and love of learning that will carry them into elementary school and beyond. Our Pre-K program helps children grow the attention, independence, and social skills they need to feel confident and ready for kindergarten.
Enrichment Programs
Sports
Active, structured classes help children build coordination, strength, and confidence. Through sports like soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and yoga, they practice teamwork, listening skills, and healthy movement habits.
Martial Arts
Martial arts introduce balance, discipline, and respectful movement in a safe, beginner-friendly format. Children learn basic stances and controlled motions that build focus, confidence, and body awareness.
Dance and Movement
Children build balance, coordination, and spatial awareness through beginner dance and creative movement. With simple steps, stretching, and expressive motion, they strengthen motor skills while growing confidence and joy in how their bodies move.
S.T.E.A.M.
Hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math experiences spark curiosity and critical thinking. Through simple experiments and creative projects, children explore how things work and discover the joy of learning.
Foreign Language
Through songs, games, and simple vocabulary, children are introduced to the basics of a second language to enable basic conversational skills. Lessons built around familiar themes make learning fun, natural, and age-appropriate.
Seasonal Experiences
Children participate in seasonal, multi-week, or pop-up enrichment classes that may include cooking, gardening, or exciting seasonal activities. These experiences offer fresh ways to learn, create, and discover.
School Leadership
Brittany Hadley
Executive School Director
Brittany Hadley
Executive School Director
Brittany finds inspiration in the curiosity and confidence that fill The Gardner School of DTC each day. Watching children explore, learn, and proudly share what they’ve created reminds her why early childhood education is such rewarding work. She began her TGS journey in 2021 as the Assistant Director and now leads the DTC community as Executive School Director, continuing to build a space where families, teachers, and children feel deeply connected and supported.
Maren Bell
Assistant Director
Maren is energized by the everyday connections that shape life at The Gardner School of DTC. Whether she is chatting with families in the morning or joining children on the classroom floor, she loves getting to know each student and watching their personalities take shape. Those moments of genuine connection inspire her daily and guide her approach to supporting families and teachers alike. Maren joined TGS in November 2025 and is proud to help build a school community where communication, trust, and meaningful relationships come first.
Schedule a Tour
Please select a date and time that works best for you (tours are ~45 minutes). We recommend visiting in the morning between 9:30 – 11:30 am. Of course, we completely understand that is not always possible with families’ schedules and welcome families to join whenever is most convenient for you. If you aren’t ready to tour yet or these times below don’t work for your family, use the Contact Us button below, and we will coordinate a time together.
Contact Us
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