Lincoln Park Cooperative Nursery School offers part-day, part-week programming for children between the ages 2 to 5 years old. Each program is designed to reflect the developmental needs of young children.  

We will be offering the following programs for the 2021-2022 school year:

​Parent-Tot Class
Our Parent-Tot Class meets Friday mornings from 9 – 10:30 am. Another thirty minutes of class time will be added in February and class will end at 11 am.  Children will attend each session with a parent or a caregiver. A small group size of fourteen along with two teachers is the perfect way for your child to begin to transition into the school environment. Each day will consist of free play time in the classroom, outdoor play (weather permitting), snack and a short circle time.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 2 by March 1, 2022.

Two Day Morning Class
Two Day meets on Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 – 11:15 am. Another fifteen minutes of class time will be added in February and class will end at 11:30 am.  A small group size of 14 with two teachers and an assisting parent provide children with many opportunities for individual attention. A Typical Day includes free play time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting) and circle time.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 3 by March 1, 2022.

Three Day Morning Class
Our Three Day class meets  Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday mornings from 8:45 – 11:30 am. Our group of 16 with two teachers and an assisting parent offers excellent adult to child ratios. A Typical Day includes free play time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting), read-alouds, and circle time. Midway through the school year, table time is added.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 3 by November 1, 2021.

Four Day Morning Nursery Class
Our Four Day class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 – 11:30 am.  Our group of 18 with two teachers and an assisting parent offers excellent adult to child ratios. A Typical Day includes free play time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting), read-alouds, and circle time. Midway through the school year, table time is added.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 3 by September 1, 2021.

Junior Kindergarten
Our JK meets  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 1 – 4 pm. Group size is up to 20 children with two teachers and an assisting parent. A Typical Day includes free play, table time, snack, outdoor play (weather permitting), read alouds, and circle time.
Age Requirement: Children must turn 4 by September 1, 2021.

Admission into all programs welcomes families into the cooperative membership and gives families priority for upcoming school years. All families will serve either on the board of directors or on a committee of the board. See Our Cooperative Model for more information.