The Learning Gardens

The Learning Gardens Child Development Center, a local leader in early childcare and education, is a licensed and accredited center, receiving a 5-star rating from YoungStar. Through our infant, toddler, preschool 4k, and school age programs, we work with and support families with infants as young as six weeks old, through children up to age 10. At the Learning Gardens, we believe children thrive in the security and stimulation of a high-quality program which links families and the center together. In doing so, we accomplish our mission of ensuring children acquire the skills they need to become productive members of society. We believe young children learn best through active involvement in an environment which is caring, child directed, developmentally appropriate, educationally enriching and embraces diversity. Please see the wonderful environment we will provide your family by taking our virtual tour.

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Celebrating 20 Years With Learning Gardens

Congratulations to Lisa Schaefer on her 20-year anniversary with The Learning Gardens. Lisa is an amazing teacher and has touched the lives of countless children and families. Her remarkable career actually spans 30 years since she was an employee of Corporate Playcare, the predecessor to The Learning Gardens. She is our most senior employee. Her even-keeled personality and wealth of experience is a benefit to all - parents, children, and staff. Lisa is a calming presence in a place where energy abounds. We are honored to have her on our staff and look forward to the years to come.

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2021-2022 Parent Advisory Committee Starts in October

September 21, 2021

Parents – We will start our 2021-2022 Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings in October. The purpose of the Parent Advisory Committee is two-fold. First, to provide parents with a formal avenue of input into the program that is serving their young children in accordance with City of Madison Accreditation standards. Second, to foster a sense of community within the center through the organization of center-wide activities. Committee members will have an advisory role regarding, but not limited to, the following areas: programming & policy, fundraising, parent involvement, and marketing. The PAC will meet monthly. Committee members shall include parents of […]

Toddler gardeners

September 10, 2021

Garden of the Poppies The Poppy classroom planted our garden again this year and the kids have LOVED being part of the process! They helped scoop the soil, fluff the soil with their mini trowels, plant our vegetables, and they help water it every week! We have been checking in on our purple tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, peppers, and lemon balm! We have watched our vegetables grow and the children enjoyed being able to taste them when we were bout on the playground! Even Henry the tortoise has been reaping what we […]

Chef Alex's Delicious and Nutritious Daily Menus

Chef Alex proudly provides each child with healthy and nutritious lunches and snacks to support their physical and mental development. The meals are prepared on site and the menu is designed to provide your child with a wide variety of well balanced, high quality foods each day. It is his hope to provide life adventures through food by offering a myriad of different cuisines. A morning snack, lunch meal and an afternoon snack is prepared for each of the Learning Garden's classrooms. Please know he will take great care in any restrictions or allergies that your child has.