Gaining self-help skills empowers children to be strong, independent and capable.
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About Us
Philosophy
The Gan unites children, teachers, family and community in a positive and constructive early childhood experience.
Learn MoreCurriculum
Our curriculum is based on the calendar and the child’s world. Through developmentally appropriate practice we work to implement the curriculum focusing on the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development of each child.
Learn MoreFaculty
Along with their experience, talent and skill, our educators bring an enthusiasm, dedication and level of commitment to the classroom that is contagious. The preschoolers at The Gan not only benefit greatly from their teaching and guidance but also from their caring and warmth.
Learn MoreA Day's Schedule
Monday - Friday Half Day: 9 AM- 12:30 PM Full Day: 9 AM - 3 PM Before and After Care upon Request
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Admissions
For Applicants:
Complete our online request form or call us at 360-256-0859.
A school representative will contact you to answer your questions or schedule a meeting and a tour with the Director. We are currently accepting new students.
Once you have decided that The Gan is the right fit for you:
Submit the Initial Application Form and the $75 enrollment fee.
A welcome packet will be sent to you 60 days before the start of the school year. It will include all forms that will need to be completed before your child's first day of school. A meeting with your child's teacher will be scheduled within the week before school begins. Your child will have the opportunity to meet the teacher and together you will fill out the social forms.
Visit the Preschool Incentive Grant page for up to $2000 in grants towards your family's tuition.
Complete our online request form or call us at 360-256-0859.
A school representative will contact you to answer your questions or schedule a meeting and a tour with the Director. We are currently accepting new students.
Once you have decided that The Gan is the right fit for you:
Submit the Initial Application Form and the $75 enrollment fee.
A welcome packet will be sent to you 60 days before the start of the school year. It will include all forms that will need to be completed before your child's first day of school. A meeting with your child's teacher will be scheduled within the week before school begins. Your child will have the opportunity to meet the teacher and together you will fill out the social forms.
Visit the Preschool Incentive Grant page for up to $2000 in grants towards your family's tuition.
Blog
Children learn and develop skills in all domain areas through play, friendship and observation.
Read MoreChildren learn a variety of skills when given time for uninterrupted free play.
Read MoreResearch tells us that preschool children learn best through play. This new Blog series explores what they can learn through play.
Read MoreWhy and How we do math at the Gan-Garrett Jewish Preschool
Read MoreExploring the use of questions to develop thinking and language skills.
Read MoreThis week at The Gan Garrett Jewish Preschool we are getting ready to celebrate! We know there are four special Purim mitzvahs.
Read MoreWe began exploring and preparing for the exciting Jewish holiday of Purim.
Read MoreThis week at The Gan Garrett Jewish Preschool, we continued to be entomologists. We took a closer look at ants and bees. Both are social insects that work together for the benefits of their communities.
Read MoreCalendar
2021-2022
August
31 Family Orientation/ Smoothie Social
September
1 First Day of School
6 No School- Labor Day
7-8 No School - Rosh Hashanah
16 No School -Yom Kippur
21-22 No School - Sukkot
28-29 No School -Simchat Torah
October
November
25-26 No School - Thanksgiving
December
5 Family Chanukah Event
23-31 No School - Winter Break
January
February
21 No School- President's Day
March
17 Purim Holiday Event
April
15-22 No School Passover, Spring Break
May
30 No School- Memorial Day
June
6 No School- Shavuot
17 Last Day of School
