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St. Andrew's Cooperative Nursery School is a parent-run cooperative nursery school in Marblehead that offers play-based early childhood education for toddlers and preschool-age children, with parents participating in classroom activities on a rotating schedule.
St. Andrew's Cooperative Nursery School is a parent cooperative preschool serving toddlers and preschool-age children. The school year runs from mid-September to mid-June and follows a slightly modified local public school calendar.
The program uses a thematic, team-teaching approach and developmentally appropriate practice focused on learning through play. Typical themes are tied to seasons, children’s literature and child interests, and occasional field trips are used to extend learning.
Teaching staff include lead teachers with bachelor’s and master’s degrees and Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care certifications; the director holds a graduate degree and state teaching and director certifications.
Daily routines combine free play, story time, teacher-directed activities, snack, circle time and outdoor play. Outdoor play opportunities described include playhouses, climbing structures, slides, swings and sand play.
Parent cooperative model in which parents volunteer in the classroom on a rotating schedule and may also serve on committees or help with events; first-year parents typically have 3–4 volunteer days per school year and second-year parents 4–6 days per school year.
Toddler class offered in two-section schedules with an option to add a third morning; children must be 18 months old by September 1; each section enrolls eight children with two teachers.
Lunch and extended-day option for toddler participants that includes lunch, free play and naptime; offered on specific weekdays with subscription and single-day sign-up options.
First-year preschool for children who are three by December 1; class enrolls 16 children with two teachers and meets two days per week with an optional additional day.
Weekly book-centered days tied to children’s literature; Book Club days are limited to children currently enrolled in the preschool classes and each Book Club accommodates up to 10 children.
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Optional extended-day lunch program; children bring their own lunches. For second-year children, certain days include additional planned science or art activities. Single-day sign-ups and seasonal subscriptions are available; single-day cost listed as $25 per day.
Second-year preschool for children who are four by December 1; class enrolls 18 children with two teachers and meets three days per week with an optional additional day.
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