CREATIVE
GARDENS
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Creative Gardens, we inspire confident, curious, and compassionate lifelong learners through personalized, theme-based learning. Our engaging, hands-on approach connects learning across multiple areas, encouraging children to explore their interests, discover their talents, and develop the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world.
We believe every child is unique. That’s why we foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, builds confidence, discovers their potential, and develops a lifelong love of learning.
WHAT MAKES CREATIVE GARDENS DIFFERENT?
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PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Every Child Is Unique. Every Journey Matters.
We believe every child has unique strengths, interests, and ways of learning. Our teachers create meaningful learning experiences tailored to each child’s individual needs and developmental stage, nurturing curiosity, building confidence, and encouraging growth at every step. At Creative Gardens, every child is seen, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.
THEME-BASED LEARNING
One Theme Every Two Weeks. 25 Themes a Year.
Every two weeks, children dive into a new theme and explore it through a different subject each day—Literacy, Math, STEM, Social-Emotional Learning, Music, and Art. This integrated approach helps children make connections across learning areas while turning everyday learning into meaningful, hands-on experiences.
We make learning connected, creative, and fun.
THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF CARE
Excellence you
can TRUST.
Cognia Accredited since December 2024
Our accreditation is a mark of quality and rigor. It means we meet the highest standards for early childhood education, ensuring a safe, enriching, and continuously improving environment for your child. Backed by SACS CASI, NCA CASI, and NWAC, you can trust Creative Gardens with your child's future.
Only 40 Schools Worldwide
Cognia STEM accreditation is among the rarest distinctions in education — fewer than 40 schools globally have earned it!
The ONLY Cognia STEM® certified preschool in Ashburn!
Explore, Play & Grow
OUTDOORS.
Our beautiful outdoor spaces offer children endless opportunities to explore, play, and learn. With age-appropriate playgrounds, a spacious open field, soccer and basketball courts, and our very own garden, children can stay active, discover nature, and develop new skills. In our garden, little hands get to plant vegetables and flowers, nurture their growth, and experience the joy of learning through nature.
CLASSROOMS
for Curious Minds.
Our classrooms are warm, welcoming spaces designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Each environment features age-appropriate learning materials, including Montessori materials that encourage independence and hands-on exploration, as well as STEM materials that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and discovery. Every day, children are encouraged to explore, experiment, and learn at their own pace.
Extra CURRICULUM
Move, Play & Thrive.
At Creative Gardens, our extracurricular programs bring learning to life through movement, play, and discovery. With Soccer Stars soccer programs and KidStrong Ninja Kids Fitness Classes, children build strength, coordination, balance, teamwork, and confidence while developing healthy habits. Through engaging, age-appropriate activities, every child has the opportunity to challenge themselves, learn new skills, and thrive both physically and socially.
Fresh & Healthy
Made with CARE.
At Creative Gardens, nutritious meals are an essential part of every child’s day. Our tuition includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack, freshly prepared each day by our dedicated chef. We follow age-appropriate nutrition guidelines aligned with Virginia’s child care requirements and USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal standards. Our goal is to provide balanced, nourishing meals that support children’s healthy growth, fuel their curiosity, and help them thrive throughout the day.
Recognized for
EXCELLENT
in Early Education.
Creative Gardens Ashburn Village is proud to have been recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as one of the Best Preschools . These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education, nurturing care, and an enriching learning environment where every child can grow, explore, and thrive.
OUR PROGRAMS
Infant
Our infant program is designed to offer a safe, clean, and loving environment with knowledgeable teachers who honor your family’s routine and your child's individual needs.
Toddler
Our toddler program provides your newly independent child a safe environment to explore, learn, build curiosity and make new friends, all at their own pace.
Preschool
Our preschooler program provides a balanced curriculum for your growing child. With a focus on school-readiness, the program nurtures key social, physical and cognitive skills needed for their future school success.
Kindergarten Prep
Our pre-kindergarten program is designed to provide your child with the foundations they need for a successful life, both in and out of the classroom, using the Virginia Early Foundation Blocks as our base.
Kindergarten
At the heart of our Kindergarten, called “Beyond,” lies our commitment to personalized learning, tailored to the unique potential of each child. Our program focuses on cultivating soft skills such as empathy, teamwork, and resilience, which are as crucial as academic knowledge in today’s world.
