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Equity in Nature

At Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School, a central piece of our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion mission centers us in seeking equity in urban spaces and place-based learning experiences.

We are a community outdoor school.

What is an outdoor school?

Instead of sitting and playing indoors, children play, explore urban nature, and enjoy story time in the open air. Integrating nature into early childhood education improves learning, reduces stress, and provides other mental health benefits.

We are a place-based school.

At our school, place-based learning connects us with our community, including the physical environment, local landscapes, geography, and our neighbors.

W are a play-based school.

At our school, play supports language acquisition, early literacy, conceptual learning, problem solving, large and small motor skills and creativity.

*NEW*

Announcing the Takoma Guide!

An Online Community Resource

A comprehensive listing of businesses that serve our community as well as resources for the community.

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For 75 years, The Cooperative School has fostered empathy, curiosity and imagination in every child that walks through the garden gate. Learn about how to extend our mission in outdoor school.