The Garden Community Preschool

The Garden Community Preschool offers preschool for children ages 30 months to 4 years, Pre-K for ages 4 to 5 years, and Transitional Kindergarten for ages 4 to 6 years. It uses a Reggio-inspired, play-based, project-focused curriculum, includes daily Spanish in routines, and provides nut-free vegetarian snacks with organic ingredients every day.

Programs

• Preschool — 30 months – 4 years
• Pre-K — 4 – 5 years
• Transitional Kindergarten — 4 – 6 years

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• Facility hours: 7:00AM – 5:30PM (Mon – Fri)

About the provider

The Garden Community Preschool has been in business for 22 years. It is licensed by Community Care Licensing in California and is top rated by the state and Contra Costa Quality Matters, with a 4.8 Google rating. The program has served 400 families and shares daily updates on the Playground app, along with regular social events and celebrations.

Reggio-inspired, play-based, project-focused curriculum. Daily Spanish is woven into routines. Nut-free vegetarian snacks with organic ingredients are included every day.

What families say

“GCP is such a wonderful preschool! As someone who has worked in education and pediatric services for over 20 years I have high standards! GCP teachers are wonderful, are so willing to collaborate and work with parents and you can tell they love and cherish each child. Such a wonderful school!!” — Brianna

“The playground is so amazing and spacious, and I love that there’s real dirt! They paint, play, craft, learn, and are so supported. We love GCP and can’t recommend it enough.” — Calisa

“My kids absolutely flourished there, not only mastering essential knowledge like letters and numbers but also gaining invaluable social skills—learning how to interact with others and how to respect their teachers and parents.” — Boris

Last updated November 8, 2026.