Our mission is to provide early start children the chance to experience the sheer joy of learning; and to allow them to parlay that joy--effectively and effortlessly--into a successful, lifetime school learning experience.
Because of our outstanding program and superior staff, the school has earned an unparalleled reputation in the area, teaching academics in a fun and loving environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- http://www.academicgardens.com
- A Charming, Privately Owned Center, not a Mass Produced Franchise
- Located in a Quaint 100 Year Old Historic Carriage House
- Safe and Secure Site - Half a Block from the Plymouth Police Station
- Home-Away-From-Home Atmosphere
- Secluded Play Yard
- Dedicated, Loving & Caring Select Staff of State Certified Teachers
- Lowest Teacher-To-Child Ratios in the Area--3 Year Olds: 1 to 5 / 4 Year Olds: 1 to 7
- 30 Years Of Success
- Each Child Assessed and Worked With on Developmental Basis
- Culturally Diverse
- Recommended By Many Area Elementary School Principals
- 3 Year Old, 4 Year Old, Begindergarten, Kindergarten & Extended Care Programs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Academic Gardens?
The application deadline for Academic Gardens is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is Steppingstone School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Good Counsel School (0.4 miles away)
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