Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School

4.7(20 reviews on Google)

Preschools & Day Care listing in Takoma Park, MD

About Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School

Parent-run and outdoors-focused, Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School is a nature-based preschool in Takoma Park. Children spend their days in an outdoor classroom and a newly renovated indoor space, moving between play outside and art, literacy, math and science activities inside. A mixed-age morning class serves 2 and 3 year olds from 8:30 to 11:30, and an afternoon prekindergarten class for 4 year olds runs from noon to 3:00, Monday through Friday. Parents work in the classroom as co-op members, and monthly tuition is tiered to how often a family co-ops. Tuition assistance is accepted through the Maryland State Department of Education Child Care Scholarship and Montgomery County's Working Parents program. A separate summer camp called Tink is planned for rising first graders through fifth graders, with registration opening in January 2027. Rated 4.7 from 20 Google reviews, 18 of them five stars.

What reviewers mention: outdoor school (4), talented teachers (4), outdoor play (4), parent involvement (4), outdoor experience (4), mud kitchen (2), renovated interior (2), cooperative model (2), community feel (2), math skills (2)

Services and details

  • Preschool program

    Yes

  • Pre-K class

    Yes

  • Accepts child care subsidies

    Yes

  • Summer camp

    Yes

No information yet on infants and toddlers, tuition listed, waitlist, early drop-off or late pickup, montessori, reggio Emilia, spanish immersion, sTEM or STEAM, enrichment programs, meals provided, states an accreditation. The website did not say; call and ask.

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Questions parents ask about Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School

What ages does Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School serve?

Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School takes preschool-age children and a pre-K class. Ask about openings for your child's age before you visit.

How much does Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School cost?

Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School does not publish its tuition online. Call (301) 585-7272 for current rates, and ask about registration fees and sibling discounts.

Does Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School says it accepts child care subsidies or certificates. Maryland's Child Care Scholarship Program, run by the Maryland State Department of Education, helps eligible families who work, study or train pay for care at programs that take part in Maryland EXCELS. New applications have been under a freeze with a waitlist since May 2025. Confirm your eligibility and the school's participation before you enroll.

Are meals included at Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School?

Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School has not said whether meals are included. Ask whether you need to pack lunch and snacks.

Does Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School run a summer camp?

Yes. Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School runs a summer camp. Ask about dates, ages and whether current students get first choice of spots.

Is Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School licensed?

This guide does not check licenses. Look up Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School on Check Child Care Maryland at checkccmd.org to see its license status, verified complaints and inspection results.

Where is Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School and how do I contact it?

Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School is at 8204 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Its phone number is (301) 585-7272. It has a 4.7-star rating from 20 Google reviews.

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