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SUN SHINES ON THE CO-OP’S ANNUAL FIELD DAY
Students from The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood (aka “The Co-op”) recently took a break from the classrooms for their annual Field Day event. Among other activities, the children navigated obstacle courses, played with giant parachutes, and raced in the three-legged race with moms and dad. When the games were done, everyone laid out their blankets and settled in for a picnic lunch with their friends, teachers and parents.
A nonsectarian school ending its 42nd year, The Co-op offers morning and afternoon classes for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, as well as Mommy & Me classes and a new Kindergarten Enrichment class. The school’s seasoned professional teaching staff members guide students toward social, emotional and physical well-being. Children learn and play in an environment ideally suited to their needs as developing individuals. The program encourages independence, self-discipline and a love for school.
Setting the school apart from other nursery schools, The Co-op is organized and run by the parents, which enables the parents to actively participate in their child’s early learning experience. Music, physical education, field trips, indoor and outdoor play time and an in-house library are just a few of the experiences to which the children are exposed as supplements to the daily education plans.
There are still openings in many of the classes. Please call the school at (201) 447-6232 for more information or to schedule a visit to the school. The school is located at 100 Dayton Street in the center of Ridgewood.