At The Kitchen Garden Playschool, where play and nature thrive, we offer a unique half-day preschool experience in the heart of Gladstone. Our play-led curriculum emphasizes outdoor learning, fostering a love for nature while nurturing young minds. With a focus on sustainability, nutrition, and community, we provide an enriching environment where children can explore, grow, and build the foundations for a lifelong love of learning. Join us in cultivating curious minds and healthy bodies at Gladstone’s premier garden-focused preschool.
Step into our vibrant outdoor preschool, where every corner is a world of discovery! Here’s a glimpse into our three dynamic learning and play spaces:
Our indoor classroom is a hub of creativity and exploration! With a play kitchen, open-ended building materials, a weigh station, and a collectors corner for seasonal displays, we spark curiosity and hands-on learning, setting kids on a path to healthy, sustainable living.
Explore our outdoor play paradise! Kids can dig into adventure in the mud kitchen, climb our play structure, and uncover treasures in the dig pit. With safe spaces for physical movement and rainbow pea gravel for endless exploration, every moment nurtures their development and curiosity.
Where our science lab meets Pacific Northwest jungle! In the greenhouse, children embark on a botanical journey, starting seeds, up-potting plants, and learning about composting. Here, they discover the magic of creating an environment where plants can thrive, fostering a deeper connection with nature and the world around them.
Find bugs, what does a plant need? Sun, water and soil activity..
Using your senses to name characteristics of the food: sight, smell, touch, sound.
Prepare for the separation, Create a goodbye ritual, read books about preschool.