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 Dublin
Where Young Minds Grow with Confidence
Warm, High-Quality Preschool in Dublin
At The Gardner School of Dublin, children learn and grow in a warm, thoughtfully designed environment that supports whole-child development. As a NAEYC-accredited preschool serving families since 2008, we offer research-based curriculum, caring teachers, and an inviting school culture focused on connection and learning. Conveniently located off Emerald Parkway directly across from IGS Energy and Univar Solutions, our school supports families throughout Dublin and the greater Columbus area.
Learning Environment Built for Safety, Comfort, and Discovery
Our open floor plans, large windows, and carefully designed playscapes give children the space and visibility they need to feel safe and confident. Teachers use a balanced blend of curriculum-based instruction and child-led exploration to build early literacy, math, problem-solving, and social-emotional skills. A private outdoor playscape includes a covered, heated play area for year-round comfort, while indoor enrichment spaces encourage creative movement and discovery. Serving children from 6 weeks through private Kindergarten, we offer year-round full- and part-time programs that support children and families at every stage.
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Learning
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Our research-based curriculum supports early literacy, math, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. Highly qualified teachers guide learning through hands-on activities, structured routines, and responsive teaching designed to help each child thrive.
Safety and Health
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A secure coded entrance, clean classrooms, and predictable routines help children feel safe and supported. All teachers are certified in first aid and CPR, and children enjoy nutritious meals and snacks daily in the Kids’ Café.
Movement
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Children enjoy private outdoor playgrounds with a covered and heated play area for year-round comfort. A spacious indoor enrichment room provides additional opportunities for movement, exploration, and gross motor development.
Community
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Families appreciate our long-term staff, open-door communication, real-time parent updates, and meaningful school-wide events. Strong relationships help children feel welcomed, known, 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.
Available at select Gardner School locations, our Private Kindergarten program offers a full day of meaningful, research-based learning in a small, supportive classroom setting. With nearly half the student-teacher ratio of most schools, children receive the personalized attention and enrichment that build confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. Our private kindergarten program represents the culmination of early childhood education at TGS—balancing 21st-century learning skills with the heart of whole-child development.
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
Jessica Nix
Executive School Director
Jessica Nix
Executive School Director
Jessica has been part of The Gardner School family since 2010, building lasting relationships with children, families, and teachers along the way. Over the years, she’s grown through nearly every role — from classroom teacher to Curriculum Coordinator to Assistant Director — before stepping into her role as Executive School Director of The Gardner School of Dublin. Her leadership is defined by warmth, respect, and an unwavering commitment to creating a nurturing space where children and families feel truly at home.
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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