Play. explore. learn.
Cherry Hill Nursery School
Princeton’s premiere cooperative preschool for children 2-5
(609) 921-0489
About us
We are here to help parents raise happy and healthy children
Every school day morning, our children walk through the doors at CHNS with their own personalities, character traits, and unique perspectives on the world around them. They are appreciated for who they are and the amazing potential they hold.
There are many ways to connect with children such as artistic expression, free play, laughter, games, challenges, and above all always listening and always noticing. This is the way we teach our children that they have value.
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Founder & Head of School
Co-OP Options
Age-specific support for every stage
Little Cherries & 2s
The littlest of our school join us to have fun with new friends, be introduced to the idea of school, and start separating from parents when the time is right for them, gaining confidence & independence.
3s, 4s & 5s
Building on concepts from year to year, our preschool track encourages kids to explore their world through play, learn in both indoor and outdoor classrooms, & foster a sense of community while gaining necessary pre-K skills.
Afternoon Enrichment
Expanding on the morning fun, afternoon enrichment is an option for 4s and 5s students who are excited for more learning opportunities with mixed-age classes and engaging themes.
2024-2025 co-op preschool
Schedule and tuition
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Co-Op Tuition
- 9:00 - 12:00
Parent has responsibilities in their child's classroom on a rotating basis. Tasks include being a 3rd adult in the classroom (known as the "Helping Parent"), helping set up for the day and clean up at the end of the day, assist with snack, handwashing and other classroom duties as needed. The "Helping Child" gets to be the leader for the day.
- 3,194 for 2s - 2 days/week
- 5,503 for 3s - 3 days/week
- 7,309 for 4s - 4 days/week
- 7,922 for 4s & 5s - 5 days/week
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Non Co-Op Tuition
- 9:00 - 12:00
Parent opts to not be involved in activities in their child's classroom and pays opt-out fee. The fee exempts family from their PTO volunteer hours and helping parent duties. Every non-co-op child receives a turn being the "Helping Child" in an equal amount of rotation as co-op students but a "helping parent" is not in the classroom on that day.
- 4,394 for 2s - 2 days/week
- 6,703 for 3s - 3 days/week
- 8,509 for 4s - 4 days/week
- 9,122 for 4s & 5s - 5 days/week
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Afternooon Enrichment
- 12:00-2:30
Open to toilet-trained children enrolled in CHNS's morning 4s and 5s classes. Children may register for Afternoon Enrichment prior to the start of the year or add sessions as the year progresses. Each session is a mixed-age group of up to 16 children. Past themes include Loose Parts Play, Nature, Cooking, Amazing Athletes, and Soccer Shots.
- $35-45/day
We welcome kids into our 2-5’s program based on their birth year.
Why us
The best early learning experience
We encourage kids to explore their world through play-based learning
- Holistic approach
- Passionate teachers
- Involved parent community
Kindness
We treat each other with kindness always modeling how to be a good classmate, friend, and person
Creativity
With play-based learning, creativity is not only expected but encouraged. We love to see where kids go when there imagination runs wild whether in group time, on the playground or in specials like art, music or Spanish
Emotional
Kids have wide ranges of emotions and we're here to support them as they navigate how they feel, work with them to grow through challenges, and celebrate their successes together
Innovation
Continued professional development by staff encourages trying new ideas and practices in the classroom
Daily activities
Designed to help children realize their potential
Morning Huddles
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The Basics
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Play Stations
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Learning Lab
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Superfoods
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Outdoor Play
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Meet the teachers
Experts in giving your children best start
Lead teacher and 1-2 year olds
Teacher: 2-3 year olds
Teacher: 3-4 year olds
What parents say
