Gardengate Academy

Our daughter looks forward to going to the center every day and walks in with a big smile on her face wanting to be with her friends and teachers! Teachers are wonderful, so loving and caring. They create weekly themes and activities that are centered around the theme - a great way to keep children engaged and learn.
Mar 17th, 2023

We moved to Natick in June 2022 from Cambridge and my son absolutely loves it! EVERYONE from GA, from the owner Gabi to teacher's assistants, truly enjoys being with kids and genuinely cares about them. GA offered various activities throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors, and posted pictures/videos continuously. Just read the kids' smiles and you will see how much they love this place. A bit more detail --- I work at a university in a different state and will be away 3 days a week. After the long summer break, my son had a tough time emotionally adjusting to my commute schedule. We were not aware of it initially because he behaves normally at home. Gabi reached out to us once she identified the issue. Specifically, she gave us the full detail of what happened with my son at daycare and what she thought might cause those behaviors. Then, she sit with us for several meetings and instructed us on how to communicate with kids to ensure a smooth transition. We communicated almost on a daily basis through the GA mobile app for weeks until my son was completely over it.
Mar 12th, 2023

We've had two children attend Gardengate Academy, and we've had a wonderful experience. The teachers are warm and caring, and work hard every day to help our kids grow, become confident in themselves, and explore nature and their own creativity. We've recommended Gardengate to many other families, and feel so fortunate that we've ended up there. Our kids have thrived and love their teachers and the whole Gardengate community.
Mar 7th, 2023

They run a center that is welcoming, loving and has a philosophy that focuses on all the things you want for your child - freedom to be creative, explore their environment and activities that show the importance of caring for it as well. The staff are wonderful and highly recommnend!
May 6th, 2021

We are so happy at Gardengate! I have two children here, and have had experiences now in every classroom (infant, toddler, pre-K, and K-1). We had previously been at a larger daycare in Natick, and could not believe how much better a daycare/preschool could be until we made the change. I have been so impressed with the thought that Gardengate puts into not only their curriculum/academics, but also into the children's social/emotional development. They have varied weekly themes and corresponding stimulating projects. For example, the preschool class had a 3-week space theme last year that my son still talks about! They also pay particular attention to promoting leadership skills. I also love the frequent outdoor time and daily walks the children take. In terms of the staff, the director, Gabi, is AMAZING. Any time we have had feedback, she has professionally addressed them. The teachers are wonderful and very engaged. I feel like they truly know and care about my children. I think it also helps that the class sizes are small, so you really get to know the staff. Gardengate also fosters a sense of community among the children and parents. For example, because they knew parents were reluctant to trick-or-treat in neighborhoods this year, they hosted their own trick-or-treating after school that was outside and structured to keep families separate. But whats really telling of how great this school is is how happy my kids are there! They absolutely love it and are always talking about their projects and teachers. They are learning, thriving, and feel loved and supported by the staff. I definitely encourage you to take a tour and meet Gabi!
Feb 23rd, 2021