The Sudbury Cooperative Preschool is a unique, family-centered learning environment. It is a community of trusted adults working together for the education of each child. Every member of The Sudbury Cooperative Preschool community works together to create an environment that inspires children to develop self-assurance and a love of learning.
Our child-centered program fosters creativity, independence and self-reliance within a supportive learning community, using a play-based curriculum. Our dedicated educators work together to encourage the development of each child's learning, social skills, and personal growth. Children learn through engaging activities that tap into their natural curiosity and inquisitiveness.
Our child-centered program fosters creativity, independence and self-reliance within a supportive learning community, using a play-based curriculum. Our dedicated educators work together to encourage the development of each child's learning, social skills, and personal growth. Children learn through engaging activities that tap into their natural curiosity and inquisitiveness.
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The Co-op annual school calendar generally runs from the week following Labor Day through the second week in June. We follow the Sudbury Public School Calendar for holiday observations, with the exception of a longer break over the December holidays. We generally try to follow the Sudbury Public School Calendar for weather-related closings, but ultimately the call to close for weather is at the discretion of the Director.
Why Choose a Co-op
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Our EEC certified staff have an average of more than ten years experience in the classroom. Their degrees are in diverse fields, including science, early childhood, and art. They share a passion for developmentally appropriate learning that engages the whole child. Our teachers visit with each child prior to the beginning of school.
Parent Testimonials
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What an amazing place! My two boys go to Sudbury Co-op and could not be happier! They went to another local school and the difference is night and day. The staff and teachers at Sudbury Co-op are so warm and friendly. They truly take a personal interest in each child and making each day different and special.
Teachers
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Susan has been the lead teacher in our Toddler Program since 2014. She originally came to the Co-op as a parent when her oldest child was two, and quickly became involved in the board and as a substitute teacher. Starting in 2008, Susan worked as the assistant in the Toddler Program. Susan's education includes a B.A. in Psychology and study of child development.
Our Programs
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The Sudbury Cooperative Preschool embodies a play-based program with an emphasis on the social and emotional growth of each child. We provide a positive environment where children can learn the art of taking turns, solving problems, following directions, and making friends, while experiencing hands on learning in a rich and nurturing environment.
Reviews (10)
Cait Shelton
Jan 17, 2019
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We loved the co-op community, the small classes, the play-based learning, and most of all, the engaged and nurturing staff. Focused on gentle transitions and encouraging parent involvement, at the Co-op it was wonderful to have flexible preschool options, optional afternoon enrichment activities, and both school-wide field trips and community-wide events. We wish we had more children, just so we could send them to the Sudbury Cooperative Preschool!
Ann Mores
Sep 15, 2018
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Sudbury Cooperative Preschool! Warm, nurturing, supportive, enriching, flexible....and truly a family! The faculty, staff and family-centered culture help to foster a truly amazing learning environment for the students. In addition to core classroom hours, the extended day programs are fantastic. We initially chose the co-op as it was one of very few schools in the area I found that started at age 2.0, but we stayed because we loved it!! My daughter attended for three years and is now in kindergarten. Though she was very well-prepared for kindergarten
Laura Broderick
Jun 28, 2018
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Melissa Masse
Jan 04, 2017
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Our two sons were originally in full time daycare in Sudbury. When we made the decision to shift to a preschool, we looked at several programs in the area. We ultimately decided on the coop as we felt like it was a truly play based experience. Everyone we met gave us such a warm welcome and our experience has been nothing short of awesome. Every teacher I've encountered has been caring, attentive, and encouraging; it's refreshing to have your children around adults that really care. The directors, Britta and Michelle, are the best! They have been so helpful and easy to communicate with. As I've
Susie Anderson
Nov 22, 2016
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Our experience at Sudbury Cooperative Preschool has been nothing short of outstanding. The educators and administrators have a genuine love of teaching, and that comes through in their interactions with the children. Our director has made some amazing additions to the curriculum, adding in mindfulness practices (yoga, breathing exercises), physical movement classes, and a music/art show.
I am so thankful to have found a preschool that encourages parent involvement in the classroom. We've been given an invaluable opportunity to see our daughter grow in her very first learning environment. This
I am so thankful to have found a preschool that encourages parent involvement in the classroom. We've been given an invaluable opportunity to see our daughter grow in her very first learning environment. This
Andrea Irving
Sep 15, 2016
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I have been a part of the Co-op for 6 years now, having sent my daughter and son through the school. We have been in each class and had each teacher and can not say enough good things about the experience that both of my children have had. The teachers and Directors are some of the most wonderful people I have met. They care about each child as if they were their own and encourage each child to learn through play at their own developmental pace. My children can't wait to go to school each day and come home with amazing learning experiences.
Each day is a new adventure at the Co-op. The extracurricular
Each day is a new adventure at the Co-op. The extracurricular
Kaye Bemis
Sep 07, 2016
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What an amazing place!! My two boys go to Sudbury Co-op and could not be happier!!! They went to another local school and the difference is night and day. The staff and teachers at Sudbury Co-op are so warm and friendly. They truly take a personal interest in each child and making each day different and special. They have great activities- like apple picking, nature walks, library trips and gym time. My boys look forward to their days at Sudbury Coop, and as a working parent, there is no better comfort then knowing your children go to a school they love!
Cheryl Rosenberg
Jul 26, 2016
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We love the Sudbury Co-op! Our oldest son has spent the last 4 years in this school and we plan to send our youngest there next year. The Co-op has a family centered philosophy where we become part of the school. The school feels like a community and we have developed wonderful friendships. The play based learning model makes learning fun, but we are completely impressed with the STEM curriculum and how that is incorporated into the classroom. Over the past year there have been some positive changes to the Co-op that make being part of the school more flexible. The extended day program has also
Jamie Simeone
Jul 23, 2016
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Both of our boys have attended the co-op and we have had a fantastic experience there. It’s a small school that makes a big effort to bring families together as a community. My kids have loved being with their friends at the parties, concerts and art shows that we gather for. And I have appreciated the inclusive atmosphere where it’s easy to get to know other parents through volunteering, weekend activities with the kiddos and the occasional parent-only night.
The teachers are simply amazing people with warm, engaging and (let’s face it!) patient personalities. Our boys loved them and I
The teachers are simply amazing people with warm, engaging and (let’s face it!) patient personalities. Our boys loved them and I
Tanna Borrell
Jul 16, 2016
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The Co-op is truly a special place. They are so intentional about making learning special and engaging for each child, it's amazing. I love that they focus so much on letting children play while providing structure for experiential learning. It may seem like the children in the preschool classroom aren't doing much, but by the time they are in PreK they are ready to learn and to love learning! And the way they incorporate science into every age group by encouraging the children's natural curiosity about the world - I just can't say enough good things about it.
I love being invited into the classroom
I love being invited into the classroom
