Now Enrolling Full-time spots for one- and two-year-olds! Schedule Tour >
God’s Garden Preschool
& Child Development Center
A Ministry of Horizon Church
COME GROW WITH US!
Welcome to God's Garden Preschool of Ahwatukee
Christian Preschool and Kindergarten
God’s Garden Child Development Center in Phoenix, Arizona is your child-centered and parent-minded partner in developing the heart, mind, and spirit of your child in a Christ-centered environment. Inspired by Jesus’s love for little children, we teach our students to show love and respect for everyone in the community.
Our preschool and kindergarten maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio so we can focus on the development and specific needs of your little one. In addition, our Director has a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education and our teachers are highly qualified. As such, you can be sure that you are investing in a quality preschool education where they learn important Christian values.
WHAT WE OFFER
Child-Centered, Discovery-Based Curriculum
In combination with an environment that inspires learning, God’s Garden utilizes a child-centered, discovery-based curriculum called High/Scope. The central principle of the High/Scope approach is “active learning” – the belief that children learn best through active experiences with people, materials, events, and ideas rather than through direct teaching or sequenced exercises. students learn to direct their fascinations, ask questions, and work on their own as well as part of a group.
Emphasis on Healthy Relationships
Social and emotional intelligence is promoted by teaching children how to build and maintain healthy relationships, communicate needs, and engage in emotional regulation. Teachers help children recognize, understand, and label emotions through the use of books, signs, conversations, and direct experiences.
Development of Christian Values
Our curriculum emphasizes the development of Christian values such as self-esteem, hope, faith, caring, sharing, forgiveness, honesty, obedience, responsibility, thankfulness, patience, love, joy, and fairness. Through daily interactions with our dedicated teachers and staff, children learn to embody these values in their daily lives.
Kindergarten Readiness
We promote kindergarten readiness skills the moment children walk in the door. Sure, children learn basic skills – such as letters, colors, numbers, and shapes – but we also teach communication, problem solving, cooperation, and social emotional competence. These are the most important skills for promoting school success. These skills begin developing at birth and throughout the first five years of life, and are promoted through explorations, discussions, conversations, and discovery-based projects and activities. These activities are critical in helping children develop higher order thinking and to develop innovative ideas and concepts that are necessary for success in school and beyond.
Integration of Bible Stories and Teachings
Bible stories and teachings form an integral part of our curriculum, supporting the development of Christian values and beliefs. Through prayer and worship sessions, led by the Director of the Preschool and Pastor of Horizon Church, children engage in spiritual growth and reflection, fostering a deep connection with their faith community.
Low Child-Teacher Classroom Ratios
Our low child-teacher ratios allow our teachers to work one-on-one with students every day! This means your child will have one-on-one instruction in math, science, reading, and writing daily.
FALL REGISTRATION IS HAPPENING!
Fall Registration is now underway! Register TODAY!
Fall Registration is now underway! Register TODAY! Registration is first come, first served, so secure your spot promptly! To register your child(ren), please complete a registration packet and submit it to us in person or by email starting today.
Exciting New Classes this Fall!
We are thrilled to announce new class options available this fall:
- Full-Time 1’s Toddler Program – A dedicated program designed for ages 12-24 months to nurture and engage our youngest learners in a safe and stimulating environment. Running from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
- Full-Day 2’s Toddler Program – Running from 8:45 am to 2:45 pm, this program includes a 2-hour nap after lunch, providing a balanced day of learning and rest for your child.
- Extended Care from 7:30am to 5:30pm for all ages!!
Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities! Register now to secure your child’s spot.
OUR DEDICATED STAFF
Our professional team prioritizes your child’s emotions, fosters responsibility, independence, and encourages freedom of choice. Each staff member is meticulously chosen for their educational background and experience in early childhood education, alongside a genuine love for children. Ongoing staff development is ensured through university/college coursework, workshops, conferences, and in-service training. Learn More.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meet-the-Teacher
Meet the teacher is an informal meet and greet where you can meet and talk with your child’s teachers, learn about the curriculum, explore the classroom, engage in a scavenger hunt, meet some of your child’s classmates, join the parents’ committee, and sign up for snack donations.
First Day of school
Ice Cream Social
(August or September) 5:30-6:30pm – What better way to beat the heat than with ICE CREAM?!?! And this is a great way to meet the wonderful families that make up our God’s Garden Community. This is a fundraiser and includes; ice cream, delicious toppings, crafts, & fun-filled activities for your family!
Curriculum Night
(August or September) – Curriculum Night is held about 1 month into the school year. It is an opportunity for parents to learn about the Curriculum in the classroom. Parents will also get to see children’s work, ask questions, and learn about what the children have been doing and learning at school.
Trunk or Treat
(Last Saturday in October) 3:00-5:00pm – Come fully dressed in Halloween costumes and gather treats by going trick-or-treating from car trunk to car trunk. Event includes a costume contest and trunk contest. We need volunteers to bring their trunks.
Harvest Festival
(Last Wednesday in October) – Our Fall Harvest Festival takes place at the end of October. Children participate in a costume parade, games, activities, and collect candy. Food is also available. Parents must accompany their child as teachers will be working the games.
Christmas Program and Live Nativity
Celebrate the birth of Jesus with our annual “Happy Birthday, Jesus” Christmas Program at Horizon Church. The Children sing Christmas songs and share the story of Jesus’ birth. Families are invited to enjoy cocoa and cookies while viewing the live nativity and petting zoo in the Horizon Church.
TRANSPORTATION DAY
Save the date for our 24th annual event!
FEB 22, 2025
Thank you, to everyone for supporting our 22nd Annual Transportation Day on February 3, 2024. It was a HUGE success. More then 3500 people attended the event and we made $10,000 for our wonderful school!
Transportation Day is an annual event that draws between 2,000 to 4,000 children and their families to explore vehicles of all sizes, shapes, and types. Want to climb in a helicopter, fire truck, police car, or city bus? How about motorcycles, motor homes, or race cars? You can experience all forms of transportation on February 11th on the Horizon Presbyterian Church and God’s Garden Preschool campus in Ahwatukee. Visit the Transportation Day website for more information.
Sponsored by
