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 Chelmsford
Opening Spring 2026 in Chelmsford
A Trusted Partner for Families in Greater Boston
Opening Spring 2026, The Gardner School of Chelmsford will be our fifth location in the Greater Boston area. Conveniently located on North Road just minutes from Route 3, this new school will offer families a modern, thoughtfully designed early learning environment focused on connection, curiosity, and high-quality care. Families across the country trust The Gardner School for warm, academically focused early education, and we look forward to welcoming Chelmsford-area families into our growing community.
Chelmsford’s Newest Home for Early Learning
Our newest school will feature a balanced approach to early childhood education that blends teacher-guided instruction with child-led exploration. Children will build skills in early literacy, math, social-emotional development, and creative problem-solving through music, art, language experiences, S.T.E.A.M. exploration, and daily opportunities for outdoor play. Caring teachers will support each child at their developmental stage, helping them build confidence, friendships, and a strong foundation for the years ahead.
Bright classrooms, calm learning spaces, and indoor and outdoor playscapes are designed to spark curiosity and provide children with room to explore. Families will find a warm, welcoming school community that feels both elevated and supportive from the moment they arrive. The Gardner School of Chelmsford will offer programs for children ages 6 weeks through 5 years.
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Learning
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A research-based curriculum that supports early literacy, math, creativity, problem-solving, and social-emotional development. Teachers will guide learning through purposeful play, hands-on exploration, and daily routines that build confidence and academic readiness.
Safety and Health
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Secure, controlled-entry access points and attentive safety practices will support a calm and predictable school environment. Children will enjoy healthy, child-friendly meals served daily in the Kids Café, along with safe indoor and outdoor play areas designed with their well-being in mind.
Environment and Design
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Bright classrooms, natural light, and thoughtfully organized learning areas will create a warm and inviting atmosphere for young learners. Indoor and outdoor playscapes, an enrichment studio, and a dedicated S T E A M lab will provide space for movement, creativity, and hands-on discovery.
Community
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Families can expect real-time communication through our parent app, daily check-ins, and a welcoming school culture that fosters collaboration between teachers and families. Events throughout the year will help families feel connected and supported as part of a growing community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
