Westminster Nursery School

Overview

Westminster Nursery School is a parent-operated cooperative preschool located in Westminster. The school emphasizes play-based, child-centered learning and has been part of the local community since 1965. A paid Teacher/Director leads the daily program while an elected board and parent members administer the school.

Approach and curriculum

The program uses a play-based, process-driven, child-directed curriculum focused on open-ended play and developmentally appropriate activities. The teacher/director facilitates play, responds to children’s interests, and supports social, emotional, physical and pre-academic skill development.

Parent participation and operations

Operates as a cooperative: families are required to take part in governance, committee or board roles and attend monthly membership meetings.
Families are expected to work in the classroom on a rotating schedule (typically 2–3 times per month) to maintain an adult-to-child ratio and support the program.
Membership duties include participation in fundraisers, maintenance days, and parent education meetings; certain health requirements for working parents (TB test, vaccinations/flu) are documented in the school's policies.

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Approach and curriculum

Parent participation and operations

Programs

2-Year Old – 1 Day Parent & Me

3-Year Old – 2 Day Preschool Class (Junior Class)

4-Year Old – 3 Day Preschool Class (Senior Class)

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