Our story began in 2001, when the “Little Gecko” and “Garden” playgroups united to create the first not-for-profit, parent-run preschool in Phnom Penh. In 2014, Gecko Garden School was established from this original daycare concept. While parent involvement was still encouraged, the management and teaching staff—now with more than a decade of experience and various qualifications in early childhood development—brought the school into its next chapter.

In 2018, the school deepened its commitment to providing the most valuable, progressive, and socially appropriate education in the world by becoming the first school in Cambodia to adopt many facets of Waldorf/Steiner education.

To accommodate the growing demand for an extension beyond preschool, Gecko Garden School created a new campus near its original location, in 2023. With three large and airy classrooms, a beautiful productive garden, and a custom-built playground, we provide a nurturing environment for children up to 7 years of age.

Though the organizational structure of our school has evolved over the years, our Vision and Mission remain unchanged. Gecko Garden School—and its loyal, caring, and kind group of Cambodian and international teachers—has shaped thousands of young lives since its inception, maintaining an ethos that values play-based learning, multicultural diversity, and family involvement.