Gratitude Garden Preschool

Overview

The Gratitude Garden Preschool is described as a nature-based early childhood program that integrates STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) with social and emotional learning and artistic expression. The school serves young children in San Clemente and offers both half-day and full-day options.

Approach and curriculum

The program emphasizes curiosity-driven, play-based learning that weaves intellectual goals, hands-on STEM investigation, creativity, and social-emotional development. Gratitude and character development are highlighted through art, stories, songs and theater. The school also incorporates activities such as martial arts, cooking, world languages, dance and music, and offers occasional family-focused events and parent workshops.

Facilities and family programs

Instruction takes place in both indoor and outdoor classrooms, with an emphasis on outdoor, nature-based learning and gardening.
Play areas are described as intentionally avoiding prefabricated playground structures and extensive poured rubber or concrete surfaces, favouring natural and child-directed play spaces.
Family offerings include periodic parent educational workshops, monthly Kids'-Night-Out events, family nature trips, and seasonal summer camps.

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Overview

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Facilities and family programs

Programs

Kids'-Night-Out

Parent educational workshops

Preschool

Summer Camp

Transitional Kindergarten

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