THE COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL OF RIDGEWOOD
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Children Learn Through Play

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Research today indicates that the best type of preschool environment for all children is one where they have many opportunities for free play. As children play they learn to problem solve, get along with others, develop fine and gross motor skills, language skills and social skills, and more.

The Co-Op has been ahead of its time for over 50 years  with a play based curriculum, and we are so pleased that the current studies confirm what we know has worked for years.  

Click the links below for more information on what to look for in a preschool.

http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/starting-preschool/choosing/preschool-play/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/11/24/how-twisted-early-childhood-education-has-become-from-a-child-development-expert/

http://www.janetlansbury.com/2010/11/4-reasons-to-ditch-academic-preschools/

http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/going-to-school/choosing/comparing-preschool-philosophies/

http://healthland.time.com/2011/03/23/playing-at-preschool-mom-says-no-way/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2015/09/01/the-decline-of-play-in-preschoolers-and-the-rise-in-sensory-issues/?postshare=5271457697986829&tid=ss_mail
The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood, 100 Dayton Street, Ridgewood NJ  07450  (201)447-6232, email: [email protected]
  • Home
  • What is a Co-Op?
  • Our Programs
  • Contact/Visit Us
  • Virtual Tour
  • Registration for Sept. 2025 opens to new families on January 20th.
  • Register for Current Year Preschool or Toddler & Me
  • Our Teachers & Staff
  • Testimonials
  • Why Choose A Play Based Preschool?
  • Q & A
  • Photos
  • Calendar/Forms/Fundraisers/Remind
  • Ridgewood Co-Op News
  • Spring Sing Auction Booklet