Explore, Discover, & Grow
A community outdoor school in Takoma Park, Maryland
Outside In!
Enrollment Season for 2026-2027 begins this December.
At The Cooperative School, learning begins outdoors. Our indoor space flow naturally from the greater landscape, creating a unified environment where children and adults explore, connect, and grow together in a community rooted in nature, curiosity, and cooperation.
Step into our world of wonder—join our contact list for news on parent learning experiences, outdoor play, and Info Sessions.
Equity in nature
At Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School, a central piece of our focus on is shaping equal access to nature and the outdoors through play- and place-based learning experiences for all.
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.”
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
Since 1942, The Cooperative School has grown into a community outdoor school where empathy, imagination, and connection take root. As the school evolves—deepening its outdoor learning identity and neighborhood partnerships—collective support ensures that this vision remains accessible to more families. Discover how these initiatives carry the mission forward.