Provide children with high quality EARLY LEARNING opportunities at your local library, hospital, and at your school!

How it Works

Why are we partnering with libraries?

Most American families are turning to libraries as their children’s primary source of early education. Therefore, by partnering with libraries, we can help support early literacy and provide families access to free high-quality preschool from a trusted source!

Why are we partnering with hospitals?

Children between two and six who are suffering from illnesses that make it so they cannot attend school are in danger of falling behind during their crucial years of education. By partnering with hospitals, we’re ensuring that children not only are able to hit their crucial learning milestones, but Playgarden Online also supports children who may be a patient at a hospital’s autism center in the following ways:

Repetition (of songs and activities)
Predictability and routine. Lessons are outlined with the same weekly and daily schedules throughout the program.
Lessons are typically not super long and can be done at their own pace, so also allows time for breaks, etc.
Clear communication during lessons. At the beginning of some of the videos, it sets the clear expectations of the lesson and clearly communicated throughout and summarized at the end.
- Also including concrete items is engaging and supports learning
Songs – students with ASD have responded positively to music/rhythm/songs, whether grabs their attention, helps cope with anxiety or stress, or encourages with learning and language in general
- Music is typically a great way for students with ASD to express feelings too
- Tends to promote language and produce sounds (for language/speech)

Why are we partnering with schools?

We want to provide support for teachers by offering video lessons and hands-on materials that encourage early academic skills and can be easily added to current curriculum. Our program helps children who may need supplemental learning opportunities outside of the classroom. Playgarden Online promotes language, spelling, math, geography, science and the arts! Playgarden’s mission is to ensure that no child feels left behind in school and supports the valuable learning they’re already receiving.

Did you know that over 45% of American families do not have access or cannot afford preschool or daycare?

Let Playgarden Prep provide early learning support to your community through your library, hospital, and school!

“Sleek, well-polished product that could appeal to a select group of parents. The videos and graphics are high-quality and dynamic. I think this would be a great resource to offer parents who want to reinforce what their children are learning in school, for parents who want to supplement learning, or parents who need to work on skills at home with their kids. We get questions from parents looking for resources and this provides a lot in one place.”

- Youth Services Department Librarian

Teaching children in all 50 states

Aligned with state early learning standards

Playgarden promotes
WHOLE-CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Playgarden Prep Online - Tessa, Brady’s Mother

“This program has been absolutely amazing and has gifted my son. At kindergarten registration they believe he might even be able to skip right to first grade with how advanced Playgarden Prep has helped him!! Thank you again!” Tessa Brady’s Mother

“As an educator myself I am consistently impressed with the amount of care placed into every aspect of Playgarden's online content. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned out with activities perfect to engage young children. Their program has helped set a foundation for education for John and has proven to be invaluable for learning at home. We could not have found a better online learning environment for our son!” Lexi Mom of John (4)

“My daughter loves learning with Playgarden Prep Online! She wants to watch every day and we feel safe knowing she is getting a daily dose of learning in every sitting!” Vivian Mom of Harper (2)

“Playgarden Prep is the best place for young children online! We did not know how much Henry would absorb through an online preschool and are blown away by how much he is learning! We would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to prepare their child for school.” David Dad of Henry 3

“Playgarden Prep teachers are a god-send! Charlotte loves to watch her favorite teachers and we love that she is learning so much!” Marybeth Mom of Charlotte (3.5)

“Our daughters have learned so much with Playgarden Prep, not only educationally but socially too. The curriculum is impressive, flexible and well rounded. Our daughters also adore the Playgarden songs and listen to them every day. These songs and the Playgarden Prep teachers have become a part of our family.” Jackie Mom of Sienna (4) and Chloe (2)

“I never thought I could be in love with my child’s online preschool until he started at Playgarden Prep. This program has set the bar for me for online learning. The teachers are warm, incredibly engaging and introduce so many subjects! The educational materials are impressive and it is a gift to see my son enjoying learning so much!” Stacy Mom of Liam (4)

“You guys are amazing... my daughter knows letters, numbers, continents & planets before she even turned 3 and that barely scratches the surface! Thanks for helping parents give their kids real learning at home!” Rachel Mom of Gabriella (3)

Live Classes

Our UNLIMITED live classes ensure that children are engaged and learning throughout the day! Little ones can socialize with peers, and learn directly from the teachers they see in their daily lesson videos—the same teachers who teach our in-person classes in New York City!

We offer a variety of daily classes for all of our students, including:

Art
Nutrition
Music
Dance
Storytime
Spelling Bee
Worksheet Review
Karate
Story Sharing
Movement
and more!

We also have teacher-led Playdates with small student groups, to promote socialization.

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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1 For which age range is this program best suited?

Playgarden's Library Preschool is for children ages 2 to 5 years old. We've found that it's most ideal for families looking to prepare their children for Kindergarten; most of our students are 3 and 4 years old, but children of all ages are welcome!

2 What are the benefits of Playgarden Online in libraries, hospitals, and schools for children and families?

Playgarden Online addresses the immediate need for children to receive quality early education to prepare them for kindergarten. Our online preschool introduces real teachers, peers and the foundational learning skills needed to succeed at school! Our program encourages whole-child development and supports children in acquiring the early literacy skills needed in kindergarten. We aim to offer an effective option for families without access to preschool or preK programs due to availability or affordability. Playgarden Online supports homeschooled children by providing social support through access to new friends and qualified teachers. Our program also helps build early language skills which can be helpful for ESL students entering an English speaking school or early education program.

3 Is online preschool as effective as regular preschool?

Our online program provides the same teachers, lessons and hands-on learning opportunities found in our preschool locations. We provide children with important social opportunities through live Zoom classes and incorporate hands-on learning tools with worksheets and DIY projects. Library Preschool can be utilized as either a primary source or a supplementary opportunity for early learning. Little ones can enjoy our program year-round or use it for extra learning, either after school or during summer.

4 Do participating children receive a certificate for completing the program?

Absolutely! We love celebrating accomplishments. Our workbooks provide Diplomas for every letter learned and every month of work completed. We also provide a Certificate for having completed the whole school year of preschool online, using the uploaded worksheets and progress reports from your Student Cubby as evidence of your little one's hard work.

5 How do families sign up through their local library, hospital, or school

If you have a library card or student ID number from a participating library or school, you can provide your library card or student ID number at signup HERE. After providing your library card or student ID number, you will immediately gain access to our Preschool program for FREE, with a complete school year's worth of educational content.

6 What are the system requirements to use this program?

Playgarden Online is a cloud based platform, which works on any device connected to the internet. Just visit playgardenonline.com to start learning! You can bookmark the site, and easily create a shortcut for desktop, tablet, or mobile phone. Playgarden is compatible with the latest versions of all major internet browsers.

Desktop: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge
Mobile:Google Chrome, Samsung Internet, iOS 11+

Stable Internet connection with a minimum speed of 5 mb/s

7 What is the pricing system?

Playgarden Online for libraries, hospitals, and schools is based on an annual subscription paid for by the library, hospital, or school! Pricing is based on the number of cardholders, patients, and students your library, hospital, or school has, as well as the organization’s operating budget. We want to make Playgarden Online an affordable option for your community and we know every organization is different. To find out what your price is, email our Library Account Manager Katie, at katie@playgardenprep.com.

8 What is the best way for families to use Playgarden Online?

Families can provide consistent early learning for their children at home or on the go with Playgarden Online. Built to offer 20-30 minutes of foundational learning each day, our program prepares little ones for future education and gives them the confidence they need to thrive at school! By engaging in daily learning through video lessons, zoom classes, worksheets and games, families can meet the needs of any type of learners. We also offer engaging DIY projects that provide hands-on learning opportunities that can be enjoyed at home or implemented into your library's youth programming.

These projects help little ones learn to follow directions, develop fine motor skills, work in a team, and allow them to work with trusted adults. All of these skills help prepare them to succeed in any future classroom environment.

9 Do parents or caregivers need to accompany their child during online preschool?

While we do suggest that an adult supervise your child while they watch our videos, we have developed the platform so that a child can watch unattended if you need to take a short break. You may find that your little one will need more supervision if they are younger, and less supervision if they are older.

10 Can families access Playgarden Online outside of the library, hospital, or school?

Absolutely! Playgarden is designed for families on the go. Our program is easy to use anywhere and the flexibility allows families to provide early education for their little ones when it's convenient for them. It's early learning at home, at libraries, at the hospital, at school, and even on the road. The platform is optimized for mobile use, so it's easy to use anywhere that has internet access.

11 Can families utilize Playgarden Online in languages other than English?

All our lessons are in English, but the Platform's instructions can be viewed in English or in Spanish! We are actively working to incorporate other languages, and expect to offer French, Portuguese, and Arabic languages in the near future. Families will be able to choose the language that works best for them to use the platform.

12 What is the program length and daily schedule?

If you complete your Daily Lessons consistently each week (while accommodating typical school year breaks, such as Winter and Spring breaks), the program will last for a full 9-month school year-though you are always welcome to take it at the best pace for your little one! Because our Daily Lessons are pre-recorded, they can be completed at any time of year. Additionally, we offer our Live Zoom classes year-round for a whole year of learning! The days can be as long or short as you want! You can get a full day of online preschool learning from 9AM-12PM if your little one does their Daily Lessons, Worksheets, Activities, and more! We also offer our Live Classes throughout the day, and you can visit our Video and Music Libraries at any time for an all-day educational experience!

13 I'd like to offer Playgarden Library Preschool at my library, hospital, or school! What should I do?

Absolutely! We are excited to partner with your library, hospital, or school in providing early education to little ones in your community! Please email our Library Account Manager, Katie Ginther, at katie@playgardenprep.com.com and let her know that you'd like to have your organization sign up! Katie will then be in contact with your enrollment information.

Did you know that research proves children who engage in an early learning program with certified teachers are more ready to enter kindergarten AND perform better in school?

Why bring Playgarden Prep teachers into your Library?

Experts at connecting with early learners
Use video lessons to allow children to learn at their own pace and review material
Lead engaging live zoom classes to give children experiences which help them succeed in school
Able to reach children and families without options for preschool or early learning programs

CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE DEMO!

Katie Ginther, Library Account Manager