We Educate From Seed To Plate

The Kitchen

Garden Playschool

Where Play and Nature Thrive

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.

Facilities

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:

Indoor Classroom

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.

Outdoor Playarea

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.

The Green House and Garden

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.

Blogs

Ways to introduce new foods to children

Using your senses to name characteristics of the food: sight, smell, touch, sound.

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How to ready your child for preschool

Prepare for the separation, Create a goodbye ritual, read books about preschool.

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