A NAEYC accredited, family-fueled cooperative preschool in the heart of Portland, Maine for 50 years.
We offer a unique, play-based program with an emerging curriculum, strongly focused on nature and community.
We are currently at full enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year but are continuing to respond to inquiries, schedule tours, and accept applications for our wait-list!
Take a peek inside The Children’s Nursery School and see the magic for yourself!
Families Working Together. In & Out of the Classroom.
As a family-fueled cooperative, The Children’s Nursery School represents a wonderful opportunity for involvement in your child’s first school experience. It is also a meaningful commitment of time and energy, inviting families to share their whole selves. Families are not only the administrators of the school, they are an integral resource for the teachers.
OUR VALUES.
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EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We nurture social and emotional health.
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PLAY-BASED
We learn through exploration, creativity, work, trying out new ideas, and connection to the natural world.
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DIVERSITY
We welcome and honor differences.
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COMMUNITY
Parent-caregivers work together, support each other, communicate clearly with one another, and learn from one another.
