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.

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 schools toilets on the weekend, but thankfully thats far from the case! What it does mean is that you have the rare privilege of taking part in your childs 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 sons 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!

The Cooperative Nursery School of Ridgewood has been a positive experience for my son and my family. I went to a cooperative nursery school when I was a child. If possible, I knew that I wanted to give my children a similar experience. Therefore, I was very excited to find the nursery school! This school is unique. The Coop structure allows for greater parent involvement and gives a real community feel. I look forward to sending my daughter to the school soon as well.

The Co-Op has been an amazing, nurturing experience for both my daughters. The teachers are warm, caring, and talented and tend to stay for long careers, enhancing their knowledge and school pride. They take the time to get to know the children and understand how to facilitate their growth. In 2020, the school’s COVID-19 preventative measures have been impeccable and unmatched. I feel safe sending my children to school and I’m happy they are able to experience socialization in a safe way. During regular times, the experiences inside the school are a great way to stay connected to your children as well as get to know their classmates and families. Anyone looking to enhance their child’s learning in a caring, play-based atmosphere should check out the Co-Op and all it has to offer.

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!

This is a wonderful preschool, all staff and teachers are so attentive and caring!

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 its a co-op, theres 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 childs education and the teachers do a great job updating you and sharing pictures so you never feel like youre missing important developmental milestones. Ill 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 weve viewed we got the impression that the parents were competitive with each other instead of collaborative which was a differentiator for the co-op. Weve 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.

The Ridgewood Co-op has done a remarkable job preparing my two very different children for life after preschool. The staff is warm and engaging; my children feel safe and cared for. The Co-op has teachers with decades of experience in early childhood education and, in the years that Ive had children in the school, Ive seen them continue to update the curriculum to meet the needs of todays preschoolers. Im grateful to be a part of a nurturing educational community; monthly volunteering in the classroom has allowed me to get to know each of my childs teachers, classmates, and their families. This introduction to schooling, for our family, has been priceless.

The Ridgewood Coop experience has been a really amazing one. My oldest son graduated last year very well prepared for Kindergarten, while learning in a nurturing play based environment. My younger son started in Mommy & Me (now in the 3’s) and looks forward to school each day. The teachers are experienced veterans who have been there for years with very little turnover. The co-op environment allows you to be involved in your child’s day to day learning as well as get to know the teachers, make friends and have support from local moms and dads. It is a true community feel. Additionally, there are amazing extended day programs like lunch & play and enrichment for more flexibility. They offer PE class, music, have a full library, rainy day room, seasonal concerts, holiday celebrations and more. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!!

This school is magical. Ive been a part of The co-op since my oldest was 18 months in Mommy and Me, and now hes 7! My middle son is thriving in the 4s class currently and absolutely loves the enrichment classes offered as well. I love the fact that Im getting to be a part of my childs first school experiences. I know all of the children in his class, all of the teachers (who are hands down the most fantastic early childhood educators), as well as all of the moms (and dads:). The play based, literacy driven curriculum is wonderful and I cant wait for my 1 year old to start at the co-op when hes 18 months. The school is a very special place, a school like no other. Im so thankful weve had the opportunity to experience it first hand.

Like most parents, I want the best preschool for my children, and Ive found the coop is incomparably wonderful. The parents are passionate and provide their many talents to the school, making the school highly tech-savvy and energized. My son loves the activities his talented teachers create for him, playing outside on the coops playground, the optional enrichment classes (musical theater, creative chefs, passports for pipsqueaks, etc.), and because of the belief in the importance of play at the coop, he has made 13 best friends, who he misses on the weekends! I LOVE this school!

A wonderful place for a childs first school experience! I feel so fortunate to be able to participate in the classroom as it allows me to get to know the amazing teachers as well as the other parents and my sons friends. The co-op is a true community that made our transition to Ridgewood so much easier! I highly recommend.

Our family has had such a wonderful experience at the Ridgewood Co-op. My eldest daughter is in her second year, and my younger one will be starting Mommy & Me in January. I liked the idea of a co-op & being in the classroom occasionally to experience it first-hand with my daughter (& all the kids love the days that their mom is the helper in class), but what I didnt fully expect was the sense of community among the families. We were new to town and it has been a great way to make friends.It has also been a great first school experience for my daughter. The teachers are great at creating a warm, welcoming, fun & creative environment for the kids, where they learn so much without even realizing it. My daughter always comes home full of news about her day.If you are looking at preschools in the Ridgewood area, and are interested in exploring the co-op option, you definitely have to check out this school and see all that it has to offer.

This is our second year at the Ridgewood Coop and we are thrilled. The teachers have all been there for years and therefore are highly experienced. The play based curriculum, nurturing teachers and community of wonderful families is just what little ones need before elementary school. I am a teacher and came from NYC and this was the best preschool environment I found in the area and I am so glad I found it!

Play-based curriculum in a nurturing environment with fantastic teachers. It is so special to have the privilege to be participating in my childrens first years at school. A wonderful community of families where both children and parents make lifelong friends.

Both of my children attend the Coop and we love it! It is a loving, caring, nurturing environment where they have both thrived. I love being able to connect with them, their teachers, and the other families in the classroom. I would recommend the Ridgewood Coop to everyone!

A friend of mine suggested to look for a co-op nursery school within the area. I was a little bit hesitant and scared to get the co-op experience. A year later, I now have two kids enrolled in the Ridgewood Co-op Nursery. Co-oping in the classroom consists of building lasting memories with my children. I do not consider co-oping in the classroom as a form of work, but it is a privilege to see them grow in a co-op nursery. Being in the classroom once to twice a month gives me a glimpse of how my children are progressing and interacting with their peers and teachers. The teachers provide positive feedback about my childrens day. To me, they are considered to be the most patient and hardest working professionals out there. I feel confident knowing that my children will be prepared for kindergarten in the future.

The Ridgewood Co-Op is a fantastic school with amazing teachers. My son loves going to school everyday

Our son is thriving with loving teachers and a play-based structure. He comes home loving school everyday and is excited to share what he learned. The thing I love most though is the tight community created by the co-op environment. New to town last year, we were welcomed and included from day one, and everyone is kind and supportive. You wouldnt get that at other schools because you dont get to know the parents as well when you just drop your kids at the front door and never get to be in the classroom. My kids are comfortable with the other parents both inside and outside of school and I know theyre well taken care of.

My family could not be happier with our experiences at the Coop. My oldest son has learned so much in the two years hes been in the school and hes having a blast while doing it. My youngest son is learning routine and independence in Mommy and Me. Ive made great friends at the Coop and would highly recommend it to anyone!

Sending my boys to this school has been a wonderful experience. The sense of community it provides is such an important part of the school experience.