Children climbing a tree together in the garden
Waldorf-Inspired Home Daycare · Fremont, CA

Where children learn and grow through play.

Hearts filled with gratitude, love, and compassion — a licensed family child care and preschool near Fremont BART.

Our Philosophy

Mind, heart, and hands — all growing together.

Garden Playhouse is a Waldorf-inspired licensed family child care and preschool, where children learn through storytelling, natural and handmade toys, and everyday practical life activities.

We believe young children make sense of the world through their bodies before their books — through climbing, mixing, pouring, dressing up, and getting wonderfully messy.

🌿 Ages 0 – School Age · Mixed-age, family-style groups
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Children working with natural dough at the outdoor craft table
A Day at Garden Playhouse

Four ways your child grows here, every single day.

Child shaping natural dough with focused attention
Hands & Craft

Practical Life & Handwork

Kneading, shaping, and creating — building focus and fine motor skill through real, tactile work.

Children climbing a tree in the garden
Nature & Movement

Outdoor Exploration

Climbing trees, feeling bark and blossoms, and building strength and confidence outside.

Children in dress-up costumes smiling
Imagination

Storytelling & Pretend Play

Dress-up, puppetry, and make-believe — where children rehearse the world and find their voice.

Toddlers exploring a water sensory bin
Wonder & Senses

Sensory Play

Water, textures, and quiet discovery — nourishing curiosity at a toddler's own pace.

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A child who is allowed to move, to wonder, and to get their hands wonderfully messy is a child who is truly learning.

— Garden Playhouse

Spaces are limited.

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