Grace Garden Preschool

Welcome to Grace Garden

At Grace Garden, we know that play is a child's most important work, and we strive to create and maintain an environment where your child can grow and thrive while exploring the world around them.

Grace Garden Child Development Center opened in 2004 as a place of learning for children aged 18 months - Pre-K. At Grace Garden, children learn through developmentally appropriate activities and feel confident in taking on new challenges. Our loving and enthusiastic staff bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our program. They are dedicated to enriching the lives of children and strive for excellence in all they do.

Our Philosophy

We believe in the development of the whole child – physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually – through a guided, play-based curriculum.

Children who are given plenty of time to play, learn to ask their own questions and figure out their own answers. They are responsible for their own learning. They see themselves as explorers, discoverers, problem solvers, and inventors.

Grace Garden Staff

We are proud of our teachers at Grace Garden. Not only do they possess a wealth of experience, but they are also incredibly committed to our school.

Katie Foley - Director

My name is Katie McKenna Foley and I have had the privilege of being a part of Grace Garden since 2007. After spending eight years teaching the Pre-K Caterpillar class, I was excited to expand my role at Grace Garden, first as Assistant Director and now as Director. Together with a team of amazing and creative teachers, I am committed to providing your family with a loving and developmentally sound foundation for a lifetime of learning. At Grace Garden, we know that play is a child's most important work, and we strive to create and maintain an environment where your child can grow and thrive while exploring the world around them. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us!

Lindsey Cook - Assistant Director

Shannon Dickey - Float

Rachel Gossen - Ladybugs Teacher (18 months -twos)

Alyssa Rangel - Robins Teacher (twos/threes)

Michelle Clawson - Dragonflies Teacher (twos/threes)

Macey Garwood - Frogs Teacher (threes/fours)

Becky Schelfhout - Frogs Teacher (threes/fours)

Marie Rascon - Caterpillars Teacher (Pre-K)

Admission and Hours

Our daily hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.
For an additional monthly fee, "Early Care," an optional early drop-off, is offered between 8:30 - 9:00 am.
For an additional monthly fee, "After Care," an optional late pick-up, is offered between 1:30 - 2:00 pm.

Our 2023-2024 school year runs from August 29th until May 22nd.
(We use the public school districts around us as a guide for our yearly school calendar)

2023 -2024 tuition and fee schedule:
-- Registration Fee: $175(non-refundable)
-- Supply Fee: $200 per semester (due Sept. & Jan)
-- Monthly Tuition for 3 days/week (T-Th): $450.00
-- Monthly tuition for 4 days/week (M-Th): $540.00
-- Early Care (8:30-9:00): $50 per month
-- After Care (1:30-2:00): $50 per month

Enrollment

A completed enrollment packet, including a current record of immunizations, is required prior to your child's first day at Grace Garden. Enrollment for 2023-2024 begins February 1st!

Click here to download a 2022-2023 enrollment packet

For information about enrollment or to schedule a tour,
please contact director Katie Foley.

PLEASE NOTE: As of September 1, 2015, Grace Garden requires that children of newly enrolled families be fully vaccinated in accordance with the recommendations set forth by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

GG - Summer Sessions

Grace Garden is excited to announce that we will once again offer summer sessions!

WHO: All children must be at least 2 years of age by May 30th, 2023 (an exception is made to those children who will be enrolled in the Ladybug class in the 2023-2024 school year). School-aged children and older siblings (up to rising 3rd graders) are welcome!

WHAT: Themed weeks, full of good old fashioned fun! Including: art, crafts, lots of outdoor play and a water day at the end of each session.

WHEN:

Session 1: May 30th – June 2nd (T-F)

Session 2: June 5th – 8th (M-Th)

Session 3: June 12th – 15th (M-Th)

Session 4: June 19th – 22nd (M-Th)

Session 5: June 26th – 29th (M-Th)

HOW MUCH: The price for camp is $240.00/per week.
-- A non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 per child, per session, due by March 31st, 2023. Your paid registration fee will secure a spot for your child/ren for each week of camp that you sign up for and will be applied to the weekly tuition. The remaining balance of your summer camp tuition will be due on the first day of camp.

Email to sign up.