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Play Based

Our program integrates Montessori and Reggio methods while teaching positive socialization, fine motor skills, communication techniques, math concepts, reading comprehension, yoga and more!

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A World Where Play and Learning Merge


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At Kids Garden, our play based preschool curriculum encourages the natural curiosity and play-based learning that children embody. We have meticulously designed a play-based learning curriculum, centered on our belief that children thrive when their education is joyous, hands-on, and engaging. We see the immense value in play as the most natural and effective way for children to learn.

Our environment is a playground for the mind, where every toy, every game, and every interaction is an opportunity to explore, discover, and understand the world. Here, learning through play is not just encouraged—it's celebrated!

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Our Curriculum Includes... We Integrate Montessori, Reggio and Play-Based Methods

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Positive Socialization

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Fine Motor Skills

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Communication

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Math Concepts

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Reading Comprehension

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Art

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Yoga & Gross Motor Skills

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Guided by Experts in Childhood Joy Play School

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Our team—composed of early childhood education specialists, devoted mothers, and former nannies—brings a breadth of knowledge and a deep love for children to our center.

This blend of professional expertise ensures that Kids Garden is a place where children are not only taught but are truly understood and cherished. Our staff's dedication to nurturing young learners exemplifies what a playschool should be—a sanctuary of care, learning, and growth.

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Play Care, Not Daycare Our Curriculum

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Take a Tour of Our Learning Center Creativity Is At the Heart Of Our Center & Everything We Do


Seeing is believing, and we invite you to witness firsthand the magic of Kids Garden. Book a tour today, explore our facilities, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about our programs. Join us at Kids Garden, where every day is an opportunity for your child to thrive, create, and discover. Let's nurture their potential together, one playful moment at a time.

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Yes! Kids Garden provides a sibling discount when a family brings both children to the center together. If you choose to become a member, both children will receive discounted hourly rates and access to discounted hourly packages.

We are a shoe-free facility, so your child must wear socks at all times. We have plenty of new pairs available for purchase if you forget. For younger children still in diapers or pull-ups, please bring diapers, wipes, a sippy cup and a spare change of clothes. You are welcome to use one of our storage cubbies to stash shoes, jackets, and other personal items. We kindly ask that your child's items are labeled such as their water bottle, bag or backpack, diapers and wipes. Please give all items needed to a teacher upon drop off to ensure we have everything your little one needs. If you don't have these items at drop off, it's okay! We got you! We sell diapers, snacks and can provide water cups to give you peace of mind that you can drop in anytime. We do not allow outside food or beverages (except water).Please speak with a team member if your child has dietary needs or restrictions.

YES! We are here for the spontaneous moments or when you just need a break for some me time. Kids Garden provides a fun and interactive learning place for your children. Drop the little ones off and enjoy some productive time away and return to happy, worn out kiddos.

Comfortable clothing that can get messy! They’ll be learning through sensory activities, arts and organized crafts that may involve anything from paints and glue to sand and even mud. While they’re sure to have fun, there’s no guarantee their clothes will remain spotless, so please dress them accordingly.

We serve balanced, nutritious meals and snacks everyday at Kids Garden. We do not permit outside food, but rather provide healthy and organic (when possible) sandwiches, fruits, veggies and whole grains that are available daily for a small fee.

For safety and health reasons, we do not allow any outside toys or food. Small children may bring a soft blanket or other small comfort item, but we ask that you leave all other possessions at home or in a storage cubby in our welcome area. Kids Garden has dedicated extensive research to sourcing the best, non-toxic toys and products for our eco-friendly center. Our play space is a time for new discovery and we encourage children to engage in new activities and experience natural materials.

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We've Got You! Hear From parents who have found peace of mind in the garden

  • Angela Long

    Jan 26th, 2023

    Love being able to drop the grandchildren off and spend time with my daughter. Kids Garden is a wonderful place where they can go and be creative. The staff is great and very caring.
  • Kari Anderson NE-Omaha

    Jan 25th, 2023

    Love this concept and so grateful to use it when I’m in CHS!
  • Kari Anderson

    Jan 25th, 2023

    I love the environment of Kids Garden and being able to come in town and drop off one nephew while I take the other one for a special date day and the best part is everyone wins because everyone loves Kids Garden. The next date day I take the other nephew and each time I pick up both kids feel like I’ve gifted them!
  • SV Aqua Bob

    Apr 22nd, 2019

    Our 3 year old son enjoys this place and so do we. Staff is engaging and welcoming. They have a day care program we use that teaches him about topics the school picks but most importantly he learns to play with other kids and learning how to share. There is also a Saturday night "parents night out" option which is awesome. I truly feel my child is safe and secure here.
  • Stephanie Brown

    Dec 28th, 2017

    Love this spot and my daughter does too!
  • Hilary White

    Dec 19th, 2017

    Love this place! Clean, fun for the kids, and amazing staff! I wish I'd had this place for all my children.
  • T Walters

    Oct 20th, 2017

    This is a wonderful little place. Our son never liked the occasional drop in until we found this one, they're great folks and every time I come in they're very focused on all the children, great atmosphere and always doing a fun activity with the tots.
  • Lauren Williams

    Dec 31st, 2016

    My son loves this place! The staff there are very friendly and warm. There is really no other place like it. They have great activities and healthy lunches/snacks for the children!
  • Ryan Nelson

    Mar 31st, 2016

    My daughter has been going to Play Garden since she was 18 months. She's now 3. As a business owner, it gives me the flexibility to drop her off when I have meetings. Also, they're open at night in case my husband and I want a date. Miss Dawn and Miss Michelle at the MT. P location are always keeping the kids entertained and my daughter is always thrilled to see them. And, I don't have to pay for an entire week when I only may need 2-3 days.
  • Glenna Richards, G-Local Media

    Mar 15th, 2016

    My daughter has been going here for almost a year. She love their preschool program and I love how flexible it is. All of the girls that work with the kids are super sweet.
  • Schrader Fowler

    Jan 17th, 2016

    Play Garden allows me to work when I have clients and my son is out of school. He loves it; he asks to go there rather than stay home with a sitter. The staff is phenomenal. We love Play Garden!
  • Michael Wallen

    Dec 20th, 2015

    Playgarden is a clean, safe and fun place that our son loves. The staff is wonderful and warm. There is always a wide variety of activities that make coming there a special treat!
  • Megan Sanders

    Jul 15th, 2015

    My 18 month old loves this place! It's the only place where you can leave your child in a moments notice and have the peace of mine that they are having a blast! Everyone that works there seems great with kids and always has a smile on their face. My daughter usually doesn't want to leave:) I usually take her there when I need to wear her out before a long car ride, or if I have errands I can't bring her to. Highly recommended!
  • Lauren Fuqua

    Jul 8th, 2015

    Play Garden has been a wonderful option for us. I am especially impressed with the attention to detail with organic snacks and eco-friendly toys. Our little one loves all of the different activities and is so engaged and active there. The staff is wonderful with the kids and it's apparent they love their jobs. I feel lucky that we have this childcare option in the lowcountry!
  • Thea Anderson

    Jul 8th, 2015

    I am the Aunt to a vibrant, hilarious and wonderfully socialized 4 year old. He has benefited greatly from the camps and programs at Play Garden. The eco friendly, safe environment leaves us with peace of mind and the creative, exciting activities he enjoys really adds to his overall education. We love the convenience of the locations, hours and flexible use. Integrating learning with play is brilliant and effective. The staff is also wonderfully helpful and welcoming. Do yourself a favor, and check out Play Garden!
  • Chris Daigle

    Aug 4th, 2014

    Super friendly staff and fun activities for the children. The fact that you can arrange for childcare with a moment's notice is extremely helpful.
  • Leigh Hayward

    Jul 13th, 2014

    As a self employed mama, this place is a godsend!! I can meet clients last minute and get work done in peace and quiet. My child loves the teachers there, especially Miss Michelle and Miss Kristine. I have gotten so many compliments how socialized my two year old is and it's all thanks to Play Garden's safe, friendly, energetic, creative atmosphere :)
  • Tiffany Jackson

    Jul 7th, 2014

    My 2 year old daughter absolutely loves Play Garden! It has been a blessing for our family when we are in a crunch for a sitter or need an escape for a date night! I highly recommend Play Garden to all my mom friends and clients that have kids!
  • Heather Mueller

    Mar 6th, 2014

    My (1-year-old and 3-year-old) boys LOVE this place. The little one scooted away from me yesterday when I went to pick him up so he could keep playing, and my toddler went on and on about the books Miss Michelle read and how many times he went down the slide. I love it that they have so much fun, and that I never have to make a reservation before dropping off the kids. So convenient!
  • Kerri Rosen

    Feb 18th, 2014

    This is my boys second home. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the women who work there and the place. My 5-year-old begs me to take him and my 2-year-old loves it.
  • Angela Long

    Jan 26th, 2023

    Love being able to drop the grandchildren off and spend time with my daughter. Kids Garden is a wonderful place where they can go and be creative. The staff is great and very caring.
  • Kari Anderson NE-Omaha

    Jan 25th, 2023

    Love this concept and so grateful to use it when I’m in CHS!
  • Kari Anderson

    Jan 25th, 2023

    I love the environment of Kids Garden and being able to come in town and drop off one nephew while I take the other one for a special date day and the best part is everyone wins because everyone loves Kids Garden. The next date day I take the other nephew and each time I pick up both kids feel like I’ve gifted them!
  • SV Aqua Bob

    Apr 22nd, 2019

    Our 3 year old son enjoys this place and so do we. Staff is engaging and welcoming. They have a day care program we use that teaches him about topics the school picks but most importantly he learns to play with other kids and learning how to share. There is also a Saturday night "parents night out" option which is awesome. I truly feel my child is safe and secure here.
  • Stephanie Brown

    Dec 28th, 2017

    Love this spot and my daughter does too!
  • Hilary White

    Dec 19th, 2017

    Love this place! Clean, fun for the kids, and amazing staff! I wish I'd had this place for all my children.
  • T Walters

    Oct 20th, 2017

    This is a wonderful little place. Our son never liked the occasional drop in until we found this one, they're great folks and every time I come in they're very focused on all the children, great atmosphere and always doing a fun activity with the tots.
  • Lauren Williams

    Dec 31st, 2016

    My son loves this place! The staff there are very friendly and warm. There is really no other place like it. They have great activities and healthy lunches/snacks for the children!
  • Ryan Nelson

    Mar 31st, 2016

    My daughter has been going to Play Garden since she was 18 months. She's now 3. As a business owner, it gives me the flexibility to drop her off when I have meetings. Also, they're open at night in case my husband and I want a date. Miss Dawn and Miss Michelle at the MT. P location are always keeping the kids entertained and my daughter is always thrilled to see them. And, I don't have to pay for an entire week when I only may need 2-3 days.
  • Glenna Richards, G-Local Media

    Mar 15th, 2016

    My daughter has been going here for almost a year. She love their preschool program and I love how flexible it is. All of the girls that work with the kids are super sweet.
  • Schrader Fowler

    Jan 17th, 2016

    Play Garden allows me to work when I have clients and my son is out of school. He loves it; he asks to go there rather than stay home with a sitter. The staff is phenomenal. We love Play Garden!
  • Michael Wallen

    Dec 20th, 2015

    Playgarden is a clean, safe and fun place that our son loves. The staff is wonderful and warm. There is always a wide variety of activities that make coming there a special treat!
  • Megan Sanders

    Jul 15th, 2015

    My 18 month old loves this place! It's the only place where you can leave your child in a moments notice and have the peace of mine that they are having a blast! Everyone that works there seems great with kids and always has a smile on their face. My daughter usually doesn't want to leave:) I usually take her there when I need to wear her out before a long car ride, or if I have errands I can't bring her to. Highly recommended!
  • Lauren Fuqua

    Jul 8th, 2015

    Play Garden has been a wonderful option for us. I am especially impressed with the attention to detail with organic snacks and eco-friendly toys. Our little one loves all of the different activities and is so engaged and active there. The staff is wonderful with the kids and it's apparent they love their jobs. I feel lucky that we have this childcare option in the lowcountry!
  • Thea Anderson

    Jul 8th, 2015

    I am the Aunt to a vibrant, hilarious and wonderfully socialized 4 year old. He has benefited greatly from the camps and programs at Play Garden. The eco friendly, safe environment leaves us with peace of mind and the creative, exciting activities he enjoys really adds to his overall education. We love the convenience of the locations, hours and flexible use. Integrating learning with play is brilliant and effective. The staff is also wonderfully helpful and welcoming. Do yourself a favor, and check out Play Garden!
  • Chris Daigle

    Aug 4th, 2014

    Super friendly staff and fun activities for the children. The fact that you can arrange for childcare with a moment's notice is extremely helpful.
  • Leigh Hayward

    Jul 13th, 2014

    As a self employed mama, this place is a godsend!! I can meet clients last minute and get work done in peace and quiet. My child loves the teachers there, especially Miss Michelle and Miss Kristine. I have gotten so many compliments how socialized my two year old is and it's all thanks to Play Garden's safe, friendly, energetic, creative atmosphere :)
  • Tiffany Jackson

    Jul 7th, 2014

    My 2 year old daughter absolutely loves Play Garden! It has been a blessing for our family when we are in a crunch for a sitter or need an escape for a date night! I highly recommend Play Garden to all my mom friends and clients that have kids!
  • Heather Mueller

    Mar 6th, 2014

    My (1-year-old and 3-year-old) boys LOVE this place. The little one scooted away from me yesterday when I went to pick him up so he could keep playing, and my toddler went on and on about the books Miss Michelle read and how many times he went down the slide. I love it that they have so much fun, and that I never have to make a reservation before dropping off the kids. So convenient!
  • Kerri Rosen

    Feb 18th, 2014

    This is my boys second home. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the women who work there and the place. My 5-year-old begs me to take him and my 2-year-old loves it.

Learning Through Play Enriching Minds at Kids Garden

Play-Based Curriculum
Broadening Horizons Through Play

Play-Based Curriculum: The Heart of Exploration

Our curriculum is built around the power of play-based learning, where every activity is designed to foster cognitive development, social skills, and emotional growth.

We encourage all types of play.

  • Imaginative play - sparks creativity and problem-solving
  • Physical games - enhance motor skills and teamwork
  • Creative exploration - encourages self-expression

This dynamic environment makes our center a reliable source for families seeking a play-based preschool, where education is as enjoyable as it is effective.

Broadening Horizons Through Play

Beyond the foundational play-based curriculum, Kids Garden offers a variety of enrichment classes that further expand the horizons of our young learners. Whether art, music, science, or language, our programs are infused with the same spirit of play, allowing children to delve deeper into their interests and passions.

Play-based learning involves the following elements:

  • Self-elected - The child chooses when, how, and what to play. Adults can guide the children, but true play-based education is based on the desires of the child.
  • Fun - Play is a fun, enjoyable experience for children. While they may experience some frustrations (which is often where learning occurs!), the overall experience is joyful.
  • Unstructured - True play-based learning is unstructured, allowing children to make their own discoveries as they explore the environment on their own terms.
  • Play-centric - There is no end goal with play-based learning. The play is the work!
  • Imaginative - Play is centered around imagination, creativity, and self-expression.

These enrichment opportunities complement our core curriculum and prove our commitment to providing a holistic, play-centered educational experience.

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Kids Garden A Community of Care and Discovery

At Kids Garden, we're more than just a school; we're a community bound by the shared belief that every child deserves to be loved, respected, and encouraged to explore their potential.

Our play-based approach creates a nurturing environment where children feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and embrace the joys of learning. This community spirit is what sets us apart. Here, families can trust that their children are receiving the best possible start in life.

Join Us on a Playful Learning Journey Kids Garden

We invite you to explore Kids Garden, where the paths of play and learning intertwine to create a vibrant mosaic of childhood development. We're dedicated to reimagining education through the lens of play, ensuring that every child's first steps into the world of learning are filled with happiness, wonder, and discovery.

Discover the difference a play-based curriculum can make for your child. Visit us at Kids Garden, where every day is an adventure in learning, growth, and fun.

Together, let's give your child the gift of joyful learning and the foundation for a lifetime of curiosity and achievement. Book now!

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