Cambridge Nursery School is a parent cooperative, play-based preschool in Cambridge serving children from 2 years, 9 months through 5 years. The school emphasizes play-driven learning, family participation, and a neighborhood community setting.
Cambridge Nursery School is a parent-run cooperative preschool in a residential Cambridge neighborhood that serves children aged 2 years, 9 months through 5 years. The school follows a play-based curriculum intended to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
The program centers on child-directed play and hands-on exploration. Teachers guide inquiry-based activities and incorporate art, science, dramatic play, manipulatives, water and sand play, block building, storytelling, and outdoor exploration to support curiosity, independence, and social skills.
The school occupies a historic building that underwent a major renovation in 2013–2014 and includes open-plan classrooms, a library, and water and sand tables. Lead teachers and assistant teachers bring formal education and long experience in early childhood settings; weekly specialists visit for activities such as music and yoga.
An afternoon session that begins with lunch and a mandatory rest time followed by additional play and small-group activities; available per diem or at semester rates.
An afterschool period following the school day for children enrolled in Cambridge public preschool and kindergarten programs, offered Monday through Friday.
Extended day care that includes lunch, rest time, and additional free play, collaborative games, and projects after rest time; offered per diem or at semester rates.
A lunchtime period where children eat together and practice social skills; available on a per diem basis or at semester rates.
A morning classroom routine that begins with an extended period of free play and includes teacher-selected, child-interest-driven topics in art, science, dramatic play, manipulative play, water or sand, blocks, shared story time, and outdoor play when weather permits.
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A relaxed summer session focused on outdoor play and nature exploration, run in weekly sessions over the program dates.
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