Garden Program

At Glen Iris Childcare and Kindergarten, all of our outdoor areas feature garden beds that the children help maintain. Our Educators, along with our cook, work closely with the children to plant a variety of herbs, vegetables, and plants in these garden beds.

Once the plants are in the ground, the children take on the responsibility of caring for the gardens by watering the plants and pulling weeds as they grow. One of the children’s favorite parts of the gardening process is harvesting the produce (sometimes a little earlier than planned because of our excitement!).

The herbs, vegetables, and fruits that we grow are used in our cooking sessions, bringing fresh, homegrown ingredients into our meals. We also love to share the bounty with our families by leaving some produce in the foyer for them to take home and use in their own cooking.