The Gardner School of Dublin Joins Elite List of NAEYC Accreditation+ Early Learning Programs

Advanced designation recognizes the school’s teaching practices, learning environments and commitment to academic excellence.

DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gardner School of Dublin has earned Accreditation+ from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the highest accountability tier in the organization’s early learning accreditation system. The designation follows a review of the school’s practices and classroom observations during a required site visit.

To earn the designation, the TGS Dublin team submitted an online portfolio addressing more than 250 criteria and participated in classroom observations, earning an average observation score of 94%, with two scoring nearly perfect.

“Families trust us to provide an exceptional learning environment for their children every day, and our team takes that responsibility seriously,” said Jessica Nix, School Director of The Gardner School of Dublin. “Earning NAEYC’s highest recognition for the quality of our teaching and the care behind it reflects our team’s commitment to creating a nurturing environment where children are supported as they learn and grow.”

The Gardner School (TGS) offers a supportive early learning environment for children ages six weeks to five years, through a research-based, academically focused curriculum led by highly qualified preschool educators. Children have the option to participate in small-group enrichment classes in music, art, foreign languages, computers, and sports, helping them explore new interests while building key physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.

“For 18 years, families have turned to The Gardner School of Dublin to give their children a strong academic start,” said Nix. “This process gave our team the opportunity to show how much thought goes into each child’s day. Our team recognizes what interests a child, where they need more practice and when they’re ready for a new challenge. That individual attention helps children build confidence in who they are and a foundation for all they will become.”

With this achievement, The Gardner School of Dublin joins an elite group of early childhood education programs nationwide to earn NAEYC Accreditation+. Programs must meet rigorous standards across areas such as curriculum, teaching practices, staff qualifications, family partnerships, and health and safety. NAEYC’s three-tier system includes Recognition, Accreditation and Accreditation+. Programs can progress through the tiers as they strengthen their practices. Accreditation+ carries the highest level of accountability, including mandatory site visits and additional quality assurance measures.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, The Gardner School operates 44 locations across eight states and the District of Columbia. Highly-qualified teachers at each location partner with parents to assess student growth and development to ensure a nurturing learning experience that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond.

The Gardner School of Dublin is located at 6145 Emerald Parkway. Operating hours are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. To schedule a tour or learn more about enrollment, visit https://www.thegardnerschool.com/schools/dublin/ or call 614-717-9677.

About The Gardner School
Founded in 2004, The Gardner School is an academically focused preschool for children ages six weeks through five years old. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, The Gardner School has 44 locations in Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. For more information about The Gardner School, please visit thegardnerschool.com.

About NAEYC
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is a professional membership organization that works to promote high-quality early learning for all young children, birth through age eight, by connecting early childhood practice, policy, and research. We advance a diverse, dynamic early childhood profession and support all who care for, educate, and work on behalf of young children. The association comprises nearly 60,000 individual members of the early childhood community and 52 Affiliates, all committed to delivering on the promise of high-quality early learning. Together, we work to achieve a collective vision: that all young children thrive and learn in a society dedicated to ensuring they reach their full potential.

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The Gardner School of Dublin Celebrates NAEYC Accreditation+

Team members celebrate outside The Gardner School of Dublin following the school’s NAEYC Accreditation+ designation.

The Gardner School of Dublin Marks Accreditation+ Achievement

A display outside The Gardner School of Dublin celebrates the school’s NAEYC Accreditation+ designation.