Learning Garden

Overview

The Learning Garden is a faith-based preschool and childcare centre in Gilbert, Arizona that provides full-day and part-time care. Programming includes academic, social and emotional activities designed to prepare children for kindergarten and community participation.

Curriculum and learning approach

The centre uses the Wilson Fundations language and literacy program to develop early reading and language skills and emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics/word study, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension strategies, handwriting and spelling. The daily schedule also includes a dedicated "Fun-With-God" segment focused on Bible stories, songs and brief faith-based activities.

Meals, communication and family services

Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided; the facility describes itself as peanut-free and notes meals are offered every 3–4 hours.
Meals are described as catered to allow more options than typical childcare reheating.
Daily updates and secure family communication are provided through childcare software (Procare/Gingr is referenced).

Staff, safety and facilities

Teachers are described as certified and credentialed early childhood educators who participate in continuing education.
Security and safety features listed include keypad entry, facility cameras, background checks for employees, a secure check-in/out process via software, fire sprinklers, and staff certified in first aid/CPR.
The site notes recent facility updates including new flooring, carpeting, paint and playground turf.

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