INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS SINCE 1971 · MAYWOOD,NJ
Where little ones learn through play
For over 50 years, Maywood families have run this little school together. A nurturing, play-based classroom for children ages 2-4, built on a close community of families and teachers.
Ages 2 - 4
Full day + after care
Parent run, state certified
Ages 2 - 4
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
Run by families, for their littlest learners
"Cooperative" means our families own the school and govern it through a volunteer board.
This is what makes the Co-Op warm, personal, and truly community-run.
Families elect a volunteer Executive Board that sets policy, hires our staff, and runs the events and fundraisers everyone looks forward to — a true cooperative.
Run by our families
Math, language, music, and movement arrive through themes and play that spark a preschooler’s vivid imagination.
Learning through play
We prepare children (and their parents) for that big first day, always at each child's own pace.
A gentle path to Kindergarten
OUR PROGRAM
A classroom for every stage
Small, nurturing classes grouped by age and a full school day of play from 8:30am to 2:30pm.
Pre-K 2
Social-Emotional Growth & Independence
Fostering self-care routines, emotional expression, sharing, and building trusting relationships with peers and teachers.
Motor Skill Mastery
Strengthening gross motor control through active movement (running, climbing) and fine motor precision through hands-on creative play (puzzles, art).
Language, Curiosity & Early Concepts
Expanding vocabulary, attention span, and early math/literacy skills through stories, music, puzzles, and sensory exploration.
Pre-K 3
Expanding Social & Emotional Intelligence
Building empathy, navigating collaborative group play, and gaining the self-assurance to speak up and participate in classroom routines.
Refining Motor Control & Self-care
Advancing fine motor precision (scissors, beading, drawing) and gross motor coordination (tricycles, hopping, throwing) alongside consistent hygiene habits.
Early Academics
Enhancing vocabulary, sentence structure, and attention span while actively exploring letters, numbers, sequencing, and problem-solving through interactive play.
Pre-K 4
Independence & Emotional Maturity
Cultivating self-reliance in daily routines, deepening empathy, navigating complex collaborative play, and building strong self-esteem for an easy transition to kindergarten.
Refining Motor Control & Creative Expression
Advancing fine motor control for writing and detailed crafts alongside gross motor coordination (riding bikes, acrobatics, ball play) integrated with music and movement.
Kindergarten Readiness
Mastering foundational literacy and numeracy (letter/number recognition, early writing) while developing abstract reasoning, sequencing, and classification skills.
MEET THE TEACHERS
A nurturing, caring teaching staff
Led by Director Jennifer Rosati, with a dedicated teacher for every class, our staff are the steady heart of the Co-Op.
Karen Anderson
Head Teacher, Pre-K 2
Brianna Naranjo
Teacher's Assistant, Pre-K 2
Mallory Giordano
Head Teacher, Pre-K 3
Chanel Bravo
Teacher's Assistant, Pre-K 3
Julianna Conoscenti
Head Teacher, Pre-K 3
Megan Gonzalez
Head Teacher, Pre-K 3
Michelle Brucato
Head Teacher, Pre-K 4
Naila Azar
Teacher's Assistant, Pre-K 4