Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood

This is a wonderful preschool, all staff and teachers are so attentive and caring!
Aug 21st, 2021

The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood has provided such a positive preschool experience for my son. The teachers and staff are kind and thoughtful. The Co-op structure makes it much more affordable than other local options and is centrally located in town. I cannot wait to send my daughter here in a few years!
Jan 15th, 2021

I am so grateful to have stumbled upon the Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood (aka the Ridgewood Co-op) when we moved to town. I had a preconceived notion that "Cooperative" meant scrubbing the school's toilets on the weekend, but thankfully that's far from the case! What it does mean is that you have the rare privilege of taking part in your child's early school experience by assisting in the classroom once a month (if you so choose). It really is fascinating to see them interact in this realm that is so different from home! The teachers are experienced, fun, loving, and intuitive. They have met the needs of my 2 drastically different children (3 and 5) and identified my son's fine motor and attention issues that I (as a special education teacher) had completely overlooked. They have been indispensable in getting him on track for Kindergarten. There is a familial vibe that was completely absent from our previous school. Over the past 3 years, my husband and I have forged what we know will be lifelong friendships. I was overwhelmingly anxious about sending my kids back to school during the pandemic, but knew it was where they needed to be. The director has implemented protocols that are far beyond what is mandated- really helping to ease my mind. Although this year has looked very different, the familial atmosphere is still alive in how the staff and families are always looking out for the health and safety of the entire community. And the (masked) children are as happy, social, and engaged as ever! I will surely be shedding more than a few tears when my little one graduates!
Dec 26th, 2020

The Co-op Nursery School of Ridgewood has been such a comforting and positive experience for my family. As first-time parents, finding the best fit for you and your child can be nerve wracking. The co-op checked all our boxes for professional and engaging teachers and staff, safety, cleanliness, and parent involvement. My daughter loves attending class and learning in a play-based environment. The Co-op community truly feels like extended family.
Dec 13th, 2020

We had looked at other preschool options in Ridgewood and really felt the Ridgewood Co-op stood out among them for us. We were very impressed with the staff and the encouraging and positive environment for our child. The staff is very dedicated and, since it's a co-op, there's also a very involved community of families which give the co-op a supportive community feel. You also get the opportunity to be involved in your child's education and the teacher's do a great job updating you and sharing pictures so you never feel like you're missing important developmental milestones. I'll also say, although I might be generalizing, that the parents really care about the overall wellbeing of the school and the children; in other preschools that we've viewed we got the impression that the parents were competitive with each other instead of collaborative which was a differentiator for the co-op.  We've had our son in the school for two years and the school has helped him to develop socially and academically. The teachers pay special attention to our child and have helped him to build his confidence and independence. I highly recommend this school.
Dec 5th, 2020