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Clean, safe facilities where children are supervised, cared for, and free to explore.
Christian Child Care & Preschool
The Learning Garden
Growing minds.Nurturing hearts.
A safe, loving, and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and blossom every day in Yorktown, Texas and the DeWitt County area.
Learning Through Play
Teacher-planned activities help children build skills through music, movement, play, and projects.
Caring Teachers
Experienced teachers and classroom aides support each child socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.
Growing Together
Families are encouraged to be part of their child's learning and the activities St. Paul offers.
Our Mission
Where children grow, learn, and thrive
At The Learning Garden, we know kids. From our experienced, caring staff and St. Paul Lutheran Church to our clean, safe facility, we're in a class of our own. You'll notice the difference from the moment you walk in the door.
Our concepts put the attention solely on the kids. When they're here, it's all about them. Our goal is to nurture the child as a whole: to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual growth.
Families are encouraged to become involved in their children's activities as well as activities that the church has to offer. A strong happy family has strong happy children. The words of Proverbs define our philosophy of care here at The Learning Garden. We believe that we are to assist children in coming to know Jesus Christ.
Programs for every age
Care from infants through school age
We provide quality child care services for children ages 6 weeks to 9 years in a clean, stimulating, and safe environment licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
- Infant Care - 6 weeks to 12 months old
- Toddler Care - 13 months to 3 years
- Preschool Care - 3 years to 4 years
- Pre-Kindergarten Care - 4 years to 5 years
- School-Age Care - 5 years to 9 years
Philosophy
Positive early experiences shape lifelong learning
We believe that positive, early childhood experiences affect children's successes and perspectives throughout their lives. As caregivers, we strive to support and encourage our children to learn and grow in a fun and educational setting. We will work together with our parents to ensure that our children feel safe and cared for while they are here.
Home & Care
Young children need consistency between home and child care. Family is what is most meaningful to a child.
Active Learning
Children develop knowledge of their world through active interactions with caregivers, peers, materials, and events.
Safe Exploration
Without a safe environment, children are not free to explore and learn. Supervision is the primary means of ensuring safety.
Outdoor Experiences
Outdoor experiences provide many opportunities for learning that an indoor environment cannot.
Guidance
Guidance and redirection foster socialization and strengthen a child's sense of security with boundaries and choices.
Music & Movement
Music and movement activities support large and small motor development and can be a wonderful sensory experience.
Parent Stories
Families trust The Learning Garden
We are so grateful for The Learning Garden and the incredible impact it has had on our children. The loving teachers, nurturing environment, and dedication to each child's growth have helped our kids thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. They come home excited to learn, full of confidence, and eager to share what they've experienced each day. We couldn't ask for a better place to help build a strong foundation for their future. We wholeheartedly recommend The Learning Garden to any family looking for a caring, high-quality educational experience.
I have never liked putting my children in daycare, mainly because of the news stories about children being mistreated or harmed. As a parent, their safety has always come first, so I've been hesitant about daycare. I can say for certain that is not the case at The Learning Garden, as a parent, I can ask questions and get reassurance whenever concerns arise. Every child deserves to be in a safe, caring environment, and parents deserve transparency and peace of mind and that is definitely happening at The Learning Garden. I highly recommend The Learning Garden! The staff is incredibly caring, and they provide a wonderful learning environment that helps children build confidence and develop the skills they need for a smooth transition into elementary school. It's a warm, supportive place where kids can learn, grow, and thrive.
When we moved to Yorktown a few years ago, we were nervous about finding childcare for our new baby as we didn't have any connections or knowledge of reputable places to send her. Since enrolling her at The Learning Garden, our minds have been out at ease as she has not only received great care but has also gained teachers who love her like their own. We cannot say enough good things about the teachers and institution who have helped shape her into an intelligent, talkative toddler. We love The Learning Garden and the community it has given us.
Who we are
A non-profit center where children are important, not profit
Our center has been in business since 2013 and we are constantly improving to meet the ever changing needs of the children in our care.
We are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. We are inspected at least twice a year and are subject to unscheduled inspection at all times.
We are managed by our Director, Tracie Fielding, who oversees the day to day operation of the center, and a voluntary Advisory Board who assists the Director and oversees the Center. We are staffed by well trained, caring teachers and classroom aides, and support personnel.
What we do
High-quality care with age-appropriate activities
We are committed to provide high quality care, age-appropriate activities, and follow all guidelines provided by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, the Pre-K Guidelines, Texas Rising Star, Texas School Ready and the Texas Core and Competencies.
We also provide breakfast, lunch, and a PM snack for the toddlers, preschool, and school age children.
On Wednesday we go to Chapel where Pastor Tim sings songs and prays with us and tells us a Bible story. In the summer our Preschool and School-Age children attend Vacation Bible School here at St. Paul Lutheran Church and at Christmas time our center joins the Sunday School children for their Christmas Program.
Curriculum
Frog Street Curriculum and weekly Bible lessons
The Learning Garden uses Frog Street Curriculum and we teach weekly Bible lessons from Spark Activate Faith. This curriculum is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum for ages 1-5, focusing on Bible, academics, and development.
Each curriculum contains goals and objectives to gauge the child's learning and growth. Beyond the weekly lesson plans, ideas, and materials our teachers use many other resources in preparing their lessons.
- Bible
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Language
- Science
- Technology
- Social Studies
- Mathematics
- Literacy
Our teachers use this curriculum as a tool to observe and plan activities for each child based on their development.
Parent Portal: Families can access their MyProcare account online.
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Flexible Scheduling
Programs and care options are built around the needs of young children and families.
Family Focused
We work together with parents so children feel safe and cared for while they are here.
Open Communication
Teachers monitor each child's day and share important details with parents.
