Garden Preschool Cooperative

K Ishii 4 months ago

Wonderful school!!! Highly recommend. The children get taken out to nearby playgrounds pretty much everyday when it’s not raining. Standard hours are 8:30-16:00, but there is usually amazing afterschool care from 16:00-18:00, which is so helpful! Prices are very competitive if you can volunteer at school about once or twice a month and especially if you can do one of the board member work.

Laurie Batista a year ago

I can't say enough great things about Garden Preschool and the amazing teachers there! Like many parents, I've had anxiety about sending my kid off to school. But I can't express enough how MAGICAL of a pre-school experience this was for our son and it was the right decision hands down. Here's my best take on a detailed and objective review of the pros and cons (aka things to be aware of) in determining if GPC is the right school for you. The pros: 1. THE TEACHERS: Literally the absolute best! 3 days into Summer break, and my son is saying he misses his teachers. They are wonderful, fun, fair, gentle yet firm. They design an inquiry-led curriculum that balances both academic and socio-emotional development. 2. CLEANLINESS: No outdoor shoes in the school is a plus, and to the best of their ability, organic, non-toxic cleaners are used by the volunteers daily. It helps keep the kids healthy! 3. ENRICHMENT: Story Builders with/ Miss Alla (dramatic play and creative skill development), music class with Mr. Kyle, and field trips to sites in the real world. Plus LOADS of outdoor time, which we know is important for immune and behavioral support. 4. PICTURES & COMMUNICATION: We get SO

Judith Schtiengart 9 years ago

With 3 children and five years at Garden Preschool, I can tell you that this has been an incomparable place for our children's early years. The progressive curriculum, emphasis on global issues (from multiculturalism to the environment), and focus on the whole child have tremendously enriched our children's lives and sensibilities (even ten years later). In a true cooperative sense, parents are collaboratively involved in nearly every aspect, and have the opportunity to spend time with their child and their child's peers in the classroom, on the playground and on field trips, which is special for both the kids and parents.

Adam Irving 9 years ago

We had a great experience with both of our kids at Garden. The space, teachers and proximity to Hamilton Park are all excellent. If you are in JC and can commit to the roughly 1X month Parent of the Day responsibility I highly recommend looking into Garden Preschool Cooperative.

Amanda Gittins 9 years ago

The staff and families at this school are wonderful, we had an amazing experience with our son at this play-based school. The space is wonderful and in a beautiful building, I felt very comfortable bringing my son here everyday. Being part of this coop has made us feel very at home in Jersey City. We give this program and the warm staff our highest recommendation.