Winchester Cooperative Nursery School

Winchester Cooperative Nursery School is a parent-run, non-denominational preschool for children roughly two to five years old. Its goal is to give children a positive first impression of school through a play-based, child-centered curriculum. Days include painting, singing, climbing, building, story time, snack time and dress-up, and children are given materials, space and freedom to explore their physical and social worlds while learning from shared discovery.

The school offers toddler, preschool and pre-K classes, enriched by a music and movement component, a staff literacy consultant, Kidstock, sports and programs with Wright-Locke Farm. Facilities include a large outdoor playground, sunny classrooms and a big room with trikes, an obstacle course and other gross motor equipment for days when weather keeps children inside. Parents take an active part by helping in classrooms and serving on school committees and the Board of Trustees.

What to Know

• The school was founded in 1968.
• It is housed in the Unitarian Church of Winchester.
• Programs follow the Winchester Public Schools calendar from September to June.
• Classes for the current school year are full, and applications for the next year open in November.