Reviews of Garden Preschool Cooperative (Kindergarten)

Angela Bennett-Glock

Both of our kids went to Garden Preschool so we had the opportunity to be part of this lovely community for a number of years. The loving introduction to school is unique and incredibly powerful. The relationships that our boys fostered with friends and families, as part of a cooperative, are still some of the most important influences in their lives. This little school has been doing wonderful things for young children in Jersey City for years! We feel lucky to be a part of the school community.

Heather Fraser

GPC is a wonderful preschool. Love the teachers and the community that is created by the cooperative. You can pay for a good education but true community is hard to come by. We feel like our family really lucked out!

Amanda Gittins

The staff and families at this school are wonderful, we had an amazing experience with our son at this play-based school. The space is wonderful and in a beautiful building, I felt very comfortable bringing my son here everyday. Being part of this coop has made us feel very at home in Jersey City. We give this program and the warm staff our highest recommendation.

Shlomit Gordon

This was honestly my preschool dream come true: staying so in touch and involved with my daughter's school life, having it play based, having truly inspiring teachers and joining a wonderful community of parents that come together in managing the school each year.

Laura Ferretti

As a family new to Jersey City last year, we couldn't have been more thrilled to find Garden Preschool. The opportunity to be so deeply involved in my son's education was unparalleled, and as a bonus, our whole family gained a community of wonderful friends!

Patrick Leonard

My daughter absolutely loves Garden Preschool Cooperative (GPC). Every day when I pick her up, she wants to stay to play more with her teachers and friends. GPC also offers a unique and invaluable opportunity to get to know all the classmates and their families first-hand. On top of that, the kids get to play in Hamilton Park every day. Highly recommend GPC!

Judith Schtiengart

With 3 children and five years at Garden Preschool, I can tell you that this has been an incomparable place for our children's early years. The progressive curriculum, emphasis on global issues (from multiculturalism to the environment), and focus on the whole child have tremendously enriched our children's lives and sensibilities (even ten years later). In a true cooperative sense, parents are collaboratively involved in nearly every aspect, and have the opportunity to spend time with their child and their child's peers in the classroom, on the playground and on field trips, which is special for both the kids and parents.

John Latona

Our daughter is learning and thriving with all of her new friends in a loving and creative environment. It's a unique place where the families are very involved in their child's education. A very special community.

Roli K

If you are interested in being involved in your child's preschool experience, this is the place for you. As a parent, you have such an insider perspective of your child's education as you are literally the third set of hands monthly. You are also integral to the smooth running of the school. It has been wonderful to watch how the kingdom of childhood is preserved here!

Mary Tam

Garden Preschool is a special place with wonderful teachers. Warm environment that feels like family. My boys are in elementary school now and still talk about Garden Preschool.

Lydia Irving

Both of our children went to GPC and I highly recommend this school to anyone in the JC / Hoboken area. The play-based curriculum, parent involvement, small class size and mix of ages make this a fantastic "first" school experience. The school is also highly beneficial to newcomers to the area looking to find community. I made many friends and keep in contact with so many of the families we met.

Adam Irving

We had a great experience with both of our kids at Garden. The space, teachers and proximity to Hamilton Park are all excellent. If you are in JC and can commit to the roughly 1X month Parent of the Day responsibility I highly recommend looking into Garden Preschool Cooperative.