Butterfly Garden Preschool

Butterfly Garden is an eclectic preschool based in Los Angeles, California whose mission is to allow all children to grow in their independence, develop a strong sense of self, and be able to use their creativity in working and learning as healthy, thinking individuals. Gisa Nico, a former special education teacher for the Santa Monica-Malibu School District and educational therapist with over 25 years of experience, started Butterfly Garden in 2004. Get the latest updates by following BGP at the links below.

Our Philosophy

The school environment instills a love for learning and allows children to explore and learn at their own pace. We provide many opportunities for problem-solving both individually and in small groups. The preschool organizes activities around learning centers in a hands-on, child-directed environment. The curriculum supports our philosophy of a child-directed, respectful, and fun place to learn and grow. The school seeks to provide a physically safe and emotionally secure setting that encourages the development of the whole child. Children learn best when provided with an opportunity to explore their environment freely. Children learn through direct interactions with the environment and the people within it. A loving, positive environment within a small school “family” creates a sense of belonging.

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