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Play Based Curriculum

Meadowbrook Child Garden staff engaging children in educational activities, highlighting our hands-on learning approach.

Meadowbrook’s play-based curriculum integrates academic learning, social-emotional development, environmental awareness, and community values: Build early literacy, math, and critical-thinking skills Develop emotional regulation, empathy, and self-awareness Learn respect for self, others, surroundings, and nature Gain confidence, independence, and a genuine love of learning Daily outdoor play and nature exploration on our expansive playground is a key highlight of our learning.

Developing
the whole child

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.
Blue: Emotional confidence
Red: Physical play and exploration
Green: Social skills and connections
Yellow: Intellectual curiosity

Our logo—four colorful shapes forming a pencil—represents learning, growth, and possibility:

Green: Social skills and connections
Blue: Emotional confidence
Yellow: Intellectual curiosity
Red: Physical play and exploration

Guided by experienced, caring educators, children engage in purposeful play, build relationships, and develop confidence and independence, growing in mind, heart, body, and community, ready to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

50 Years of Shaping Minds (1978–2028)

For 50 years, Meadowbrook Child Garden has nurtured young minds through play, discovery, and joyful learning. Since 1978, we have partnered with families to inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love for learning—shaping minds today for a brighter tomorrow.

1978

1978 (Founded)

Meadowbrook Child Garden is established, marking the beginning of its long-standing commitment to early childhood education.

1999

1999 (NAEYC Accreditation)

Meadowbrook achieves a major standard of excellence by earning accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), with subsequent re-accreditations in 2004 and 2009.

2020

2020 (Education through Adversity)

Meadowbrook demonstrates resilience and adaptability, remained open, maintaining its dedication to safe learning and community support amidst global pandemic challenges.

Educators

Led by tenured early childhood educators, teachers continuously observe and assess children’s learning to support:

  • Individual growth and engagement

  • Social-emotional development and confidence

  • Meaningful academic challenges

 

This intentional teaching sets Meadowbrook apart from typical daycare programs

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Dr. Fernandez

Principal

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Mrs. Donovan

School Nurse & Lead Teacher-PreK

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Mrs. Thebado

Lead Teacher-PreSchool

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Mrs. Rogers

Lead Teacher, Dir 1- PreK

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Mrs. Roberge

Lead Teacher-Transitional KG

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Mrs. Dwinells

Lead Teacher- Transitional KG

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Ms. Rojas

Lead Teacher-PreSchool

Students enjoying outdoor playtime, reflecting Meadowbrook Child Garden’s focus on fun and active learning.

Ms. Sidhom

Teacher-PreSchool

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