Where Learning Grows, Naturally
From Our Roots to Yours — A School Built by Moms
Where Learning Grows, Naturally
From Our Roots to Yours — A School Built by Moms
Nature Based
Curriculum and Classroom
Curriculum and Classroom
At Evergreen Children’s Academy, set on the Marin Art and Garden Center’s 11-acre campus, children learn through nature with daily outdoor exploration, hands-on discovery, and a focus on curiosity and conservation.
Curriculum and Classroom
Curriculum and Classroom
Curriculum and Classroom
Using an Emergent Curriculum, teachers observe each child’s interests and design play-based, individualized activities that foster curiosity, creativity, and development across all learning areas.
What Makes Us Special
Curriculum and Classroom
What Makes Us Special
- Teachers who truly know each child and family
- Outdoor learning every day on the 11-acre Marin Art & Garden Center campus
- Small classes with individualized attention (1:5 to 1:7 child to teacher ratios)
- Yearly events such as sprinkler days, Art Show, Family picnics, and more!
Daily Schedule
What Makes Us Special
8:30am - 1:00pm
Full time (Monday thru Friday)
Part Time (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Afterschool available for all ages until 4:30
About Us
Executive Director Emma Norris and Director Katie Hodgson lead Evergreen Children’s Academy with warmth, experience, and a shared commitment to creating a nurturing, play-based environment where children, families, and teachers thrive together.
What happened to The Garden school?
Same heart, new name. Learn how The Garden School blossomed into Evergreen Children’s Academy.
Now Enrolling
Limited spaces available for Fall 2026 enrollment. Come see how early learning grows—naturally, the Evergreen way!