30 years
As I watched the sun come up this morning it is another beautiful day here on Cape Cod. I reflect on the name my mom chose for me, Robin. I am the early bird, I am aptly named.
Today marks the beginning of year 30 at the Friendship Garden Nursery School, Inc.
I was once a 33-year-old with big, big dreams. I am so grateful and fortunate to have been able to live out those dreams for the past 29 years running my own business with an additional 9 years working for the original owner of the property.
We’ve seen plenty of change throughout the years. The most significant was in 2020 when we reinvented ourselves and now follow the philosophy of play based, child lead, nature inspired early childhood education. We have found our most success, of all our years, during this time.
I’ve met and worked with some incredible teachers so dedicated to the field of early childhood education. We collaborated to make FG fun place to work and a safe and fun place for children to learn. We also advocated for professional recognition and adequate compensation. Yes, we are still working on these things!
To the children I have met over the years, you are incredible human beings. I am so fortunate to still be in contact with some of you, including some of my first children that are now in their early 40’s! I am so fortunate to have some of their children!
Families, together we have shared our happiness and sorrow and you’ve shared yours with us. Thank you for finding us and allowing us to partner with you on your parenting journey. We are honored to be a part of your lives.
Looking back to look ahead I am enthusiastic and energized to begin yet another school year. A special thanks and shout out to my early team members that taught me hard work and resilience. To my first husband, he was there by my side opening the business with me I owe him my heartfelt thanks. To my current team of teachers whom have taught me; compassion, cooperation, collaboration, and trust allowing for my semi retirement, I am so appreciative of your support.
To my husband, Victor my life could not be better so grateful to have you in it!
2025-2026 here we come.
Merry Christmas
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas!
photo: Fairbanks, AK
Welcome New and Returning Families!
Welcome New and Returning Families!
We are so excited for the new school year and cannot wait to get started! This year will be filled with exciting adventures, fun projects and educational activities. These will be designed to help prepare the children for life’s endeavors, understand dynamics and engage in small and large groups, and become familiar with concepts they will further develop throughout elementary schooling and beyond.
We are welcoming so many new families, and are also mixed with bittersweet emotions as we send off our graduating students to continue their academic journeys in kindergarten.
Please join us for the end of summer playground playdate and Art Show on Friday, August 28th from 4:00-5:00 PM.
FGNS Kids
Please label everything your child brings into school. Each child brings hundreds of personal items into the school throughout the year and it is not possible to keep track of what belongs to who. Things fall out of cubbies, children take things off and throw them on the floor, give them away to another child or put them in the wrong cubby. In order to avoid confusion, we respectfully ask that you label absolutely every personal item that your child brings or wears into school. This may include but is not limited to sippy cups, thermoses, water bottles, lunch boxes, containers, jackets, hats, mittens, boots, slippers, comfort items, blankets ect. Anything special, valuable or irreplaceable should not come into the school. If your child comes home with something that does not belong to them, please return it in a timely manner. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Welcome New Teachers!
We want to extend a warm welcome to our new staff who will be officially beginning their journey teaching at Friendship Garden Nursery School full time for the 2015-2016 School Year. They are all thrilled to be part of our team and excited to further enrich the children’s lives with excitement and intrigue. Their objectives in the next few weeks will be to learn all about the children and their families, and continue to offer the structure, social, emotional and academic education the children need to thrive.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as everyone continues training for the last few weeks of summer. We recognize the importance of consistency in caregivers and are committed to maintaining a high standard of excellence in the quality of early education experiences offered here at FGNS. The new teachers were carefully selected, are in the process of undergoing comprehensive training and each has offered their assurance they are reliable caregivers and focused educators.
Meet Our Staff
Alexis Turner is our new Lead Teacher, stationed in the Toddler Room. Alexis has over 20 years experience teaching in preschool and toddler classrooms. She is also the mother to 3 wonderful daughters, Ashton, Emily and Ava. We are thrilled to have Alexis on our team as we know she will bring a whole new level of excitement for our amazing group of toddlers. 
Olivia Fluker will be the full time Teacher for our Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Olivia is developing a comprehensive curriculum plan to prepare the children for kindergarten and beyond. She is working hard to create a full schedule of fun and engaging activities and projects. She will be working in collaboration with Megan and myself to implement these plans effectively throughout the year.
Megan Foster will be the full time Teacher Assistant in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom. Megan is so happy to pursue her career as a preschool teacher. She will be working more closely with the young preschoolers to allow them more flexibility in academic based projects and increased support in social emotional development and potty training.