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(4.7 stars) • 29 Reviews
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About Gardengate Academy Preschool in Natick

Welcome to Gardengate Academy, a high-quality preschool and daycare in Natick, MA, offering a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarten students. We provide a strong foundation for early childhood education through our innovative, skill-based Ascend Curriculum, personalized to support each child’s developmental milestones.

Ascend Curriculum

At Gardengate Academy, we are committed to preparing children for success at every stage of their development. That’s why we follow the Ascend Curriculum, a flexible and individualized early learning program that builds essential skills across multiple domains.

Our Ascend Curriculum supports growth in:

  • Literacy
  • Science & Sensory
  • Technology
  • Physical Fitness
  • Cultural Understanding

This research-based curriculum is designed to move each child forward on their unique learning path. Teachers tailor activities to match a child’s current skill level and interests, ensuring every student is engaged, supported, and challenged—all while having fun.

Skills are introduced at a developmentally appropriate but challenging pace. Rather than comparing children to their peers, our educators focus on identifying where a child is and helping them take the next step confidently. This personalized approach encourages self-confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our Programs

We offer early childhood education and care for children aged 8 weeks to 5 years:

  • Infant Program (8 weeks – 12 months)
  • Toddler Program (1 – 2 years)
  • Preschool Program (2 – 3 years)
  • Pre-Kindergarten Program (4 – 5 years)

Each classroom is thoughtfully designed to support hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. Our low student-to-teacher ratios ensure your child receives the attention and care they need to thrive.

Why Families Choose Gardengate Academy in Natick

Families in Natick, Wellesley, Framingham, and the surrounding communities choose Gardengate Academy for our:

  • Individualized learning through the Ascend Curriculum
  • Safe, welcoming, and engaging classrooms
  • Caring, experienced teachers
  • Strong focus on emotional growth and character development
  • Age-appropriate programs for infants through pre-K

Schedule a Tour

If you’re looking for the best preschool or daycare in Natick, we invite you to visit Gardengate Academy and see our programs in action. Contact us today to schedule a tour, meet our teachers, and learn how our curriculum helps children build confidence, curiosity, and foundational skills for kindergarten and beyond.

 

Programs Offered

Reggio Emilia

Our Team

Yahshannah Porter

Yahshannah Porter

School Director

With over 18 years of experience in the early childhood field, I’ve had the privilege of working with children from all different backgrounds, each with their own unique strengths, journeys and differences. I am passionate about early literacy, music, and supporting the development of social-emotional skills—all essential building blocks for a child’s lifelong success. I am also committed to making a positive difference in our community. I believe that when we work together, we not only support the growth of our children but also help create a stronger, more connected world around them.

Amanda Horan

Amanda Horan

Assistant Director

Amanda is a passionate and experienced early childhood educator with over 15 years in the field. Holding an EEC Director II certification and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Framingham State University, where she focused on Elementary Education and Language Arts, Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her work. She has been a valued member of the NGCC and Cadence Education teams since 2010. She has experience working with children ranging in age from infancy through elementary aged. While she enjoys all stages of childhood development, Amanda has a particular passion for early learners, finding joy in the energy, curiosity, and creativity young children bring to the classroom each day. Amanda excels in building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

Reviews from Parents

4.7 Rating based on 29 Reviews Leave A Review
Tasha Heppard • Google
Under New Management : We have been at Garden Gate for a little over 9 months. As a public school teacher , I appreciated the intimate feeling , especially since I teach in a large school . I've experienced how disconnecting a big school can feel. Yesterday , we had a meet and greet with the new director, Yahshannah, and after a long conversation with her I feel confident and happy in my continued decision to have my child here. Yahshannah is already delivering on new promises and I can't wait to see what she has in store! Definitely check them out !
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Christine Li • Google
We started sending our son to this daycare when he turned 10 months old, after touring more than ten centers in the area. From the moment I met the director, Amanda, it was clear why this place stood out. Amanda spent a full hour showing me the school and infant room —she even sat down with me in the infant room after 5 pm (when it was quiet) to patiently answer every question I had. At pickup time, I saw smiling parents greeting joyful children, and I knew immediately this was the right choice. It’s now been five months, and I honestly have nothing but praise. Every morning my son is happy when drop off, and few times he he even cries at pickup—he wants to stay wrapped up in Mrs. Fanny’s hugs! Mrs. Fanny is absolutely wonderful; she clearly loves each baby in her care and gives the sweetest snuggles. I’ve seen the same warmth and professionalism from the teachers in the toddler, preschool, and Pre-K rooms. Communication here is fantastic. Amanda always lets us know about staffing changes—new teachers joining or others moving—and the monthly newsletter on the app keeps us up to date on everything from upcoming events or changes. As spring arrived, I love that they take the kids outside whenever the weather is nice, and the daily photos in the app are out favoriate. My husband and I knows how my son is doing, does he love the food or not, how was his sleep, and what fun things he did. I have seen lots of enriching activities. I was impressed by a STEM project the Pre-K kids did this Febuary, they also dis some plantting event, my baby do lots of painting things, he even crafted a little wooden heart with his little hand prints on it in Valentine’s Day, . Overall, this daycare has exceeded all of our expectations. The genuine care, transparency, and attention to detail make it a truly special place. We couldn’t be happier with our decision!
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Christie Feeney • Google
My children have been going here for almost 4 years and we love it! Both have started as infants and now our oldest is in pre-k. The place has a very homey feel, the teachers love the children, and foster a place of learning and development centered around play and age appropriate activities. They really care about the well-being of children and we trust them wholeheartedly with ours. I have seen both my boys thrive here- learning numbers, letters, expanding their vocabulary and learning how to play and interact with other children and adults. They dance and read and play outside and in the summer they have tons of water play and different seasonal activities. Highly recommend this program!
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Vipul Singh • Google
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.
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