Welcome to
Creative Gardens
We are proud to be the only preschool brand with a curriculum co-developed by Creative Gardens and Gymboree Play & Music—a globally trusted leader with over 45 years of expertise in early childhood education and a pioneer in play-based learning.
Our program blends the best of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and personalized learning within a theme-based framework, creating rich, engaging environments that are safe, inclusive, and intentionally designed to nurture curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years old, our developmentally appropriate curriculum supports growth across all areas—from social-emotional foundations to early academics—preparing children not just for school, but for life.
We currently serve families across three beautiful campuses in California’s Bay Area and Ashburn, Virginia, with plans to expand into new communities soon.
We invite you to join the Creative Gardens community, where your child will be nurtured, celebrated, and inspired every step of the way.
Standards of Learning - By basing our curriculum on Virginia Standards of Learning we are able to meet and exceed each standard customized to your child. We know that many approaches provide value to the education of a young child’s life. By leaving the approach broad for the educator, it allows them to truly personalize each child’s education.
Learning Evidence - We support our learning standards with evidence. This includes pictures, videos, observation notes, and work samples from your child. We update you in real-time to get a transparent view into the classroom.
Social-Emotional Growth - We work with each family to set goals for their child’s social emotional growth. We show evidence of that growth in the classroom so our families know their goals are moving forward.
We train our team in
many approaches
giving them the
toolkit
to support many
types of learners.
Creative Gardens is designed to get better as we grow! By hiring teachers from a multitude of backgrounds and making it easy to share curriculum and content, we seamlessly connect them with other educators in our network leveraging technology tools. Your child doesn’t only get the influence of their amazing educator, but every educator in our network of schools!
A display of your child’s learning journey that builds TRUST.
At Creative Gardens, we believe in celebrating every step of your child’s educational journey. As your little one grows and transitions through our classrooms, we meticulously compile a beautiful and thoughtful portfolio that captures their progress, achievements, and memorable moments.
Each portfolio is a unique storybook of your child’s development, showcasing their creativity, learning experiences, and milestones. From their first scribbles to intricate art projects, from early words to imaginative stories, these portfolios offer a tangible reflection of your child’s growth at every stage.
As your child moves from one classroom to the next, this portfolio is a cherished keepsake for families, serving as a reminder of the joyful and meaningful learning experiences at Creative Gardens. It’s not just a collection of activities; it’s a testament to the individual journey of learning, discovery, and development that each child embarks upon in our care.
Join us at Creative Gardens, where we don’t just teach; we create lasting memories and celebrate the unique journey of every child.
