Playgarden Prep

Playgarden Prep offers Online Preschool with daily lessons, live Zoom classes year-round, hands-on learning tools, worksheets, and a daily learning schedule. It also offers Play and Learn activities such as DIT (Do-It-Together) projects, art projects, educational games, crafts, and sensory play, plus Learning Kits with an online Montessori preschool methodology and Video and Music Libraries available anytime.

Programs

• Online Preschool — 2-4 years old; children under two may still be able to follow along with video lessons and worksheets · Daily lessons; Live Zoom classes year-round; live classes throughout the day · Private preschool experience at home with certified teachers, hands-on learning tools, worksheets, and a daily learning schedule.
• Play and Learn — A program to complement learning at school or daycare with DIT (Do-It-Together) activities, art projects, educational games, crafts, sensory play, and more.
• Learning Kits — Hands-on learning kits following an online Montessori preschool methodology.
• Video and Music Libraries — Educational videos and music available anytime for an all-day educational experience.

At a glance

• Ages: 1–7 years old
• General schedule: Daily lessons; Live Zoom classes year-round; live classes throughout the day

About the provider

Playgarden was founded in 2007 and has helped thousands of families over the last 15 years. The leadership team includes Elizabeth Gilliard, Head of Schools and Lead Pre-K Teacher; Emma Basel, Lead Teacher and Educational Director; Carlos Corona, CEO of Playgarden Online and Co-Founder of Playgarden Prep; and Amanda Vierheller, COO of Playgarden Online and Co-Founder of Playgarden Prep. The program lists certified teachers, award-winning curriculum, certified Montessori teachers, NYS Teaching Certification from Birth through 2nd Grade, a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Birth to 2nd Grade, and a Master of Arts in Developmental Disabilities.

No credit card required for the free trial. Students who graduate from Playgarden are guaranteed to meet or surpass their Kindergarten Readiness Standards. All plans can be canceled anytime.

What families say

“This program has been absolutely amazing and has gifted my son. At kindergarten registration they believe he might even be able to skip right to first grade with how advanced Playgarden Prep has helped him!! Thank you again!” — Tessa Brady’s Mother

“My daughter loves learning with Playgarden Prep Online! She wants to watch every day and we feel safe knowing she is getting a daily dose of learning in every sitting!” — Vivian Mom of Harper (2)

Last updated September 6, 2026.