The Gardner School

The Gardner School, 131 Market Exchange Court, Franklin, TN 37067

Location of The Gardner School campThe Gardner School, 131 Market Exchange Court, Franklin, TN 37067

About

The Gardner School offers infants, toddlers, twos, preschool, pre-K, and kindergarten programs. Its learning atmosphere combines research-based curriculum, teacher-guided lessons, child-directed exploration, and purposeful play. The school also offers a summer program for toddlers through pre-K that blends play-based learning with hands-on exploration.

Programs

  • Infants Program — 6 weeks to 5 years program; infants · Preschool and daycare program offered by The Gardner School.
  • Toddlers Program — 6 weeks to 5 years program; toddlers · Preschool and daycare program offered by The Gardner School.
  • Twos Program — 6 weeks to 5 years program; twos · Preschool and daycare program offered by The Gardner School.
  • Preschool Program — 6 weeks to 5 years program; preschool · Preschool and daycare program offered by The Gardner School.
  • Pre-K Program — 6 weeks to 5 years program; pre-k · Preschool and daycare program offered by The Gardner School.
  • Kindergarten Program — 6 weeks to 5 years program; kindergarten · Preschool and daycare program offered by The Gardner School.
  • Summer Program for Toddlers, Twos, Preschool & Pre-K — toddlers through Pre-K · Summer program blends play-based learning with hands-on exploration.

At a glance

  • Ages: 0–5 years old
  • General schedule: The learning atmosphere combines research-based curriculum, teacher-guided lessons, child-directed exploration, and purposeful play. Summer program blends play-based learning with hands-on exploration for toddlers through Pre-K.

About the provider

The Gardner School says it is grounded in decades of experience. Staff members are trained in CPR and first aid, pass state examinations, are screened properly, and receive ongoing training and professional development. The school is not a franchised organization.

Timely and ongoing communication with parents is a top priority. Teachers share photos and updates in real time through a parent communications app. Parents receive ongoing updates and school news via email. Parent/teacher conferences are held twice a year.

What families say

“Our family loves TGS! Our son has the best days at school with varied activities and lots of educational tools woven in. The teachers are amazing; everyone seems to know our son as he walks through the halls. We get so many daily updates and photos, and we love to see what he does on a daily basis!” — Caroline B., TGS Parent

“My son has been going here for almost a year now, and I can’t stress enough how hands-down spectacular this preschool is. The teachers are unbelievable, the curriculum is truly engaging, and it makes my son excited to go to school daily. They make him a better person and leave me happy to have them watch him every day. Cannot sing the praises of The Gardner School enough.” — Alexyn S., TGS Parent

Last updated September 26, 2026.

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