Explore, Discover,
& Grow

A community outdoor school in Takoma Park, Maryland

Equity in nature

At Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School, a central piece of our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is equity in urban nature through play- and place-based learning experiences.

Our community outdoor school focuses on nature-based learning for all children and their families. We hope to become an integral part of the Long Branch neighborhood by being a good neighbor while celebrating the outdoors, connecting children to sky, grass, and tree, all while fostering a shared space for growth and community enrichment.

Nature-Focused Early Childhood Education and Community: Families, Children, Neighbors Together

Growing Together Blog

Join us on our journey as we explore and learn about ourselves and our place in “between the creeks.”

*OPEN HOUSES SCHEDULED*

Join us
FALL 2025

Thrilled to announce new possibilities — a return to classroom participation and programming with a mixed-age morning class.

We are an all-outdoor community school inspired by play and guided by our place in the “between the creeks” neighborhood.

Meet our team

Get to know the caring professionals behind the scenes at Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School – a team dedicated to shaping positive and joyful learning experiences.

Support Our outdoor school

For over 80 years, The Cooperative School and its families have fostered empathy, curiosity, and imagination, welcoming all those who walk through the garden gate. Learn about how to extend our collective initiatives for our community outdoor school.