Carol E. Hyndman
Director

Welcome to the Children's Garden School homepage. We are a Christian preschool located in the Cross Keys section of Williamstown, Monroe Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey near the Washington Township line. Our sponsor is the Cross Keys United Methodist Church. We are governed by their Board of Trustees.

The director and teachers on our staff are qualified to teach an early childhood program, as directed by the state of New Jersey. All our staff members are keenly interested in the development of young children. Throughout the year, they remain alert to the ever-changing needs of today's families and to the current research in early childhood education.

All of our staff members are Christians and, as such, depend greatly upon God's guidance in their lives, both personally and professionally. Our philosophy is that young children are naturally curious and anxious to learn. They want to taste, touch, smell, see, and hear the world around them. There is also a great need for them to interact socially with other children.

The Children's Garden Mission

Our mission at the Children's Garden is to introduce children to God's love through His Word, thereby providing the spiritual tools necessary to do God's will. In this Christian atmosphere, our goal is to develop the child's individual self-image, prepare him/her for their school years, and encourage the children to build healthy relationships with their peers.

The discoveries and experiences of the pre-school age child will lay the foundation for his/her childhood and adult years. Attitudes are being developed, patterns are being formed, and basic feelings about themselves, other people, and life in general are established at this most critical time. Through our program, we can provide the kind of positive experiences, atmosphere, and support that the young child needs.