About Gardengate Academy
Gardengate Academy is a beloved early childhood education center that provides a nurturing and engaging environment for children. The teachers are described as "wonderful, so loving and caring," creating weekly themes and activities that keep the children engaged and learning. The center offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, and the staff, from the owner to the teaching assistants, are said to genuinely enjoy being with the kids and care deeply about their wellbeing. Families have been impressed by the center's responsiveness to their children's needs, with the owner reaching out to provide support during a difficult transition. Overall, Gardengate Academy is a place where children thrive, making new friends, building confidence, and exploring the world around them.
My son has been attending Gardengate for 2.5 years now and my infant daughter now for 2 months. Over the years it’s definitely had some ups and downs, but the new director Yahshannah is incredible. She has turned the school around completely. She has implemented new programs and activities for both the kids and parents. My son loves going to school everyday so much that we have trouble getting him to leave in the afternoon. The teachers are great and send consistent updates throughout the day with pictures and videos. We couldn’t be happier with Gardengate.
Under New Management : We have been at Garden Gate for a little over 9 months. As a public school teacher , I appreciated the intimate feeling , especially since I teach in a large school . I've experienced how disconnecting a big school can feel. Yesterday , we had
a meet and greet with the new director, Yahshannah, and after a long conversation with her I feel confident and happy in my continued decision to have my child here. Yahshannah is already delivering on new promises and I can't wait to see what she has in store! Definitely check them out !
We started sending our son to this daycare when he turned 10 months old, after touring more than ten centers in the area. From the moment I met the director, Amanda, it was clear why this place stood out. Amanda spent a full hour showing me the school and infant room —she even sat down with me in the infant room after 5 pm (when it was quiet) to patiently answer every question I had. At pickup time, I saw smiling parents greeting joyful children, and I knew immediately this was the right choice.
It’s now been five months, and I honestly have nothing but praise. Every morning my son is happy when drop off, and few times he he even cries at pickup—he wants...read full review