Children's Garden Montessori School

A nonprofit organization

$8,574 raised by 16 donors

34% complete

$25,000 Goal


Thank you for supporting Children's Garden!  For the last five decades, we have strived to create a lasting impact on the Denver community and the world by nurturing a community of life-long learners.  We are proud of our students, our staff, and our community for all we have accomplished in the last 51 years.  Thank you for being a part of Children's Garden's legacy!

All CO Gives Day gifts support the school's Annual Fund.  This year, we are focusing our fundraising efforts on facility updates, financial assistance for students, and staff development to best serve our students.


Testimonials

Children's Garden has given my daughter a nurturing and challenging first school experience. The blend of Reggio Emilia and Montessori philosophies is helping her grow socially and emotionally as well as academically. The faculty and administration are unparalleled. They are talented and passionate educators who understand, inspire and engage my daughter. It is a rare gift to be part of this community. - Sarah Indyk, Primary Program Parent

Mission

Mission: To create a nurturing community -- guided by both Montessori and Reggio philosophies -- that educates young children and inspires a life-long love of learning.

Vision: Generations of responsive, aware individuals prepared and empowered to nurture and shape our world.

Values:

A blend of Montessori and Reggio Emilia in both curriculum and philosophy

An environment that is a haven for children, teachers, and parents alike

A diverse and inclusive community that honors and respects the similarities and differences in people, cultures and ideas

Teachers who are sensitive, creative, dedicated and well-trained

Sound financial and business policies that support the long-term viability and excellence of the school

Background Statement

Children's Garden began in 1972 as a parent co-operative preschool. Bobbie Hobbs, Judy Ward, Jane Jacobs, Patti Egloff, and Ronnie Hegel, worked together to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment for their own children. Excited by the progress they observed in their children, they then expanded their program to accept other children and opened a Montessori preschool at 444 Detroit Street in 1974. Children's Garden has grown to provide a Montessori program for over 90 children each year, ranging in age from 18 months to 6 years.

The Cherry Creek neighborhood has changed around Children's Garden, and we continue to provide an oasis of child-centered calm activity within our increasingly urban surroundings. The school is a non-profit, board governed school affiliated with the American Montessori Society.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Children's Garden Montessori School

Year Established

1974

Tax id (EIN)

84-1227145

Category

Education

Organization Size

Large Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Child Care Credit

Address

444 Detroit Street
Denver, CO 80206

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Phone

303-322-0972

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