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 Cincinnati
Where Learning and Nature Come Together
Preschool Near Mason Built For The Whole Child
At The Gardner School of Cincinnati, children learn and grow in a warm, nurturing environment designed to support early academics, creativity, and social-emotional development. As a NAEYC-accredited preschool for more than a decade (National Association for the Education of Young Children), we are proud to offer one of the highest standards of early childhood education in the Mason area. Conveniently located on Waterstone Boulevard, our school serves families from Loveland, Mason, South Lebanon, and nearby northeast communities.
Designed for Exploration and Growth
Children enjoy a three-acre outdoor learning environment featuring an interactive playscape and expansive green space certified as a Schoolyard Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. This unique playscape gives children opportunities to explore nature, build gross motor skills, and learn through hands-on discovery. Inside, our highly qualified teachers blend Creative Curriculum, World of Wonders, Learning Without Tears, and Reggio-inspired practices to support early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional learning. With caring relationships and responsive assessment practices, we help every child feel known, supported, and confident.
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Learning
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A blended, research-based curriculum supports early academic skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth. Teachers guide learning through purposeful play, hands-on activities, and structured routines tailored to each child’s developmental stage.
Safety and Health
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Families feel confident in our secure school environment, clean classrooms, and predictable routines that help children feel safe and ready to learn. Daily updates and photos keep parents connected to meaningful moments throughout the day.
Movement and Nature
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Our expansive, three-acre outdoor area includes an interactive playground, garden spaces, tree-lined paths, and a certified Schoolyard Habitat. Children enjoy daily movement and nature exploration that support gross motor development, curiosity, and joyful energy.
Community
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With long-standing accreditation, warm teacher relationships, and strong parent partnerships, our school fosters a community families trust. Daily check-ins, real-time communication, and family events help build meaningful connections.
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
Indrani Das
Executive School Director
Indrani Das
Executive School Director
Indrani feels most fulfilled when she can support, guide, and empower her team with the knowledge and experience she has gained teaching and mentoring over the years around the globe. Teaching has always been her passion, and she takes great pride in mentoring her staff and the families she serves. Her goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Aubrey Barber
Assistant Director
Aubrey Barber
Assistant Director
Aubrey’s favorite moments at The Gardner School of Cincinnati happen when children eagerly share something they’ve learned or created. Their pride, curiosity, and joy remind her why early childhood education is such meaningful work. Since joining TGS in January 2025, she has loved getting to know each child personally and supporting them as they grow in confidence and independence.
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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