The Gardner School of Braintree, MA
Now Open!
A Trusted Partner for Parents, Now Conveniently Located Near Boston
The Gardner School is proud to serve thousands of families nationwide, and we are excited to be expanding to Boston! The Gardner School of Braintree, MA is now open to families. TGS is committed to empowering Boston’s youngest minds through a foundational educational experience that nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, and community engagement. We’re thrilled to be among the top childcare choices in Boston. Stay tuned for updates as we prepare the school for students and families and add more preschool locations in the Boston area!
Braintree’s New Chapter in Early Education
At our Braintree preschool, we pride ourselves on a balanced educational approach that intentionally blends teacher and child-directed experiences, incorporating a variety of learning models. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity and foster intellectual growth through music, art, language learning, and outdoor play. We are committed to nurturing the social, emotional, and relational skills of our students, ensuring a well-rounded education that supports growth in all aspects of life.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are crafted with your child’s development in mind, featuring expansive indoor and outdoor playscapes, enrichment studios, and classrooms filled with natural light from large windows. These safe, secure, and interactive spaces encourage children to joyfully engage in their learning journey. At The Gardner School of Braintree, we are excited to offer a rich educational experience that prepares your child for a bright future.
TGS Braintree is conveniently located just three minutes from South Shore Plaza, right off Wood Road.
We are excited to bring The Gardner School to the Braintree neighborhood. The Gardner School of Braintree is a rich learning environment that will stimulate your child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Our Braintree location offers educational preschool and early childhood programs for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.
At The Gardner School of Braintree, we believe each child should have learning experiences that build confidence and enrich their early childhood development. Our approach ensures that each child is nurtured at the proper pace and level, providing them with the educational foundation for a bright future.
School Features
- Engaging learning through a research-based curriculum
- Real-time updates through our parent communications app with photos, nap times and feeding times, and important school announcements
- Safe and secure environment with two separate security checkpoints
- Inviting classrooms with highly qualified lead preschool teachers
- Delicious, healthy meals in our Kids’ Café
- On-site supplemental enrichment classes (sports, music, arts, computers, foreign language) in our enrichment studio
- S.T.E.A.M. Lab
- An open-door policy for daily check-ins
- Large indoor and outdoor playscapes
- Nursing room
- Yearly family and community events
- Convenient location
Academically-focused Programs
Braintree, MA Campus Leadership
Julia Thorp
School Director
Julia finds the greatest joy in watching children discover new things and grow in confidence each day at The Gardner School of Braintree. She loves those moments when something “clicks” for a child — when their eyes light up with understanding or they run to share a proud accomplishment. Those glimpses of growth and joy are what inspire her daily.
Since joining The Gardner School in August 2024 as Assistant Director, Julia has focused on creating meaningful connections with families and teachers to build a supportive, caring school community. She believes every child deserves to feel valued for their effort, creativity, and individuality, and she makes it a priority to celebrate both big and small achievements.
She is EEC Director I Certified and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Parsons The New School for Design.
“It’s those everyday moments of connection and growth that make our school feel like one big family,” she says.
Jordyn Richards
Assistant Director
Jordyn’s favorite moments at The Gardner School of Braintree are the joyful ones that happen throughout the day — hearing children excitedly call her name, watching them proudly try something new, or helping them work through big feelings with encouragement and care. Those small but meaningful moments are what inspired her to grow from the classroom into school leadership.
Since joining TGS in January 2025, Jordyn has built strong relationships with children, families, and staff through her work as an Infant Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and now Assistant Director. She believes children thrive when they feel included, supported, and celebrated for who they are. Jordyn loves creating an environment filled with smiles, laughter, curiosity, and connection where every child feels safe to learn and grow.
She holds her CDA, Lead Teacher certifications in Infants/Toddlers and Preschool, and Director Certification.
“It’s the little moments of encouragement and connection that help children feel truly supported,” she says.
Schedule a Tour
Please select a date and time that works best for you (tours are ~45 minutes). We recommend visiting in the morning between 9:30 – 11:30 am. Of course, we completely understand that is not always possible with families’ schedules and welcome families to join whenever is most convenient for you. If you aren't ready to tour yet or these times below don’t work for your family, use the Contact Us button below and we will coordinate a time together.
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If you aren't yet ready to schedule a tour or the available times do not work for your family,
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