Clone of Admissions Application SY2025-2026

Admissions Application Fall 2026-2027

Thank you for applying to our community outdoor school!
Due February 6, 2026

Applications are submitted online, along with a one-time, non-refundable application fee of $75.

A not-for-profit corporation, The Takoma Park Cooperative School welcomes families of all races, colors, religions and national and ethnic origins without regard to sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status.

Part 1. Enrollment Information
Part 1. Enrollment Information

About The School & Parent Involvement

Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School blends outdoor learning with a thoughtfully designed indoor space, where children and adults grow side by side. Rooted in the Long Branch neighborhood and welcoming families from near and far, we foster curiosity, empathy, and belonging. Active family participation includes co-oping in your child's class and contributing to committees. These contributions create a vibrant, supportive community where all children can thrive.

Monthly Tuition and Annual Program Fee

Mixed-age Morning Class (ages 2 or 3 as of September 1st 2025). Days and Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30-11:30. Tuition Based On Co-oping Frequency: Weekly co-oping $900; Bi-weekly co-oping $975, or Monthly co-oping $1050. Program fee: $400/Annual.

Afternoon Prekindergarten Class (ages 4 as of September 1st 2025). Days and Hours: Monday through Friday, Noon to 3:00. Tuition Based On Co-oping Frequency: Weekly co-oping $900; Bi-weekly co-oping $975, or Monthly co-oping $1050. Program fee: $400/Annual.
Age Eligibility for Enrollment in September 2026

Check your child’s eligibility for enrollment by matching their birthdate to the appropriate class:
- Morning Mixed-Age Class: Children born between September 2, 2022, and September 1, 2024.
- Afternoon Prekindergarten Class: Children born between September 2, 2021, and September 1, 2022.

Part 2. Child Registration
Part 2. Child Registration

Please fill out one application per child.
Have you attended an Information Session & Tour?*
If not, we will get in touch to make sure you can ask any questions you might have.
Class Registration (age restrictions will apply)*
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date of School Start

MonthDayYear
Student's Age at September 1st, 2026
Your child's age doesn't meet the requirements for the class you selected.
Your child's age meets the requirements for the class you selected.
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian A Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian A email*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian A Phone Number*
Parent/Guardian A Address (if different than student)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Parent/Guardian B Name (optional)

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian B email
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian B Phone Number
Parent/Guardian B Address (If different)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
If your child has siblings, please include their names and ages here (e.g. Name 1, age; Name 2, age).
Tuition Assistance (Optional)
If you are interested in applying for tuition assistance, please complete the questions below to apply for Tuition Assistance at Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School. Recipients may receive between 10% and 30% reduction in monthly tuition. The Ripple Fund is sustained by donations from friends, alumni, and current member families.

If you live in Montgomery County, Maryland, you may qualify for full funding through the Working Parents Assistance Program (WPA).

Considerations for the School's Tuition Assistance follow (in no particular order);

Neighborhood Residency; Applicants living within specific neighborhood boundaries identified on the application maps may receive priority to support local connection and community participation.

Financial Circumstances; Consideration is given to families whose financial situations may limit access to early childhood programs. Income, household size, and other relevant factors help determine need.

Access for Historically Marginalized Communities; In recognition of historic and systemic barriers to nature-based and outdoor schools, the program gives thoughtful priority to families from groups that have been underrepresented in these learning environments.
We would like to apply for the School's Tuition Assistance Program.

Yes
What is your total gross annual family income before taxes?
How many people does this income provide for?

Part 3. Community Demographics
Part 3. Community Demographics

Takoma Park Cooperative Nursery School invites you to self-identify your family's demographic information to help fulfill its mission and commitment to a diverse and inclusive learning community of children and adults.

The following prompts include race and ethnicity of child and parent(s)/guardian(s) as well as gender identity and sexual orientation of parent(s)/guardian(s).

For example, answers to race and ethnicity might be "Black/Latinx," "White/Greek," "Asian/Korean," among many others. Examples of answers to gender identity and sexual orientation might be "Cisgender Woman/Lesbian," "Nonbinary/Queer," "Trans Man/Bisexual," among many others.If you prefer not to provide this information, you may write “prefer not to answer.”
Student's race/ethnicity*
Student's pronouns*
Parent/Guardian A race/ethnicity*
Parent/Guardian A gender identity & sexual orientation*
Parent/Guardian B race/ethnicity*
Parent/Guardian B gender identity & sexual orientation*

Part 4. School Participation
Part 4. School Participation
Committee and Board Work
A cooperative school is a parent’s school as much as it is a child’s school. Parents learn alongside the children during class (and continue learning with them at home). They participate in parent education. They make connections with the other parents in their class and on committees.

Note: One parent from each family serves on a committee. If you are a two-parent family, please consider which parent will serve on the committee and answer accordingly
Standing Board Positions;
- Presidents (2) — Guides Board operations, accountability, and school initiatives; supports staff relations; and upholds cooperative commitments among families.
- Secretary — Maintains records and ensures compliance, promoting transparency and continuity in cooperative governance.
- Treasurer — Manages finances and planning to sustain daily operations and long-term financial health.
Board Directors and Committees;
- Admissions Vice President/Director & Committee — Supports inclusive enrollment and recruits and welcomes new families.
- Buildings & Grounds Director & Committee — Maintains and enhances indoor and outdoor learning spaces.
- Community Intentions Vice President/Director & Committee — Leads parent education and communications to advance equity, reflection, and a cooperative community.
- Growth Director & Committee — Expands access through funding, partnerships, and licensing initiatives.
- Fundraising Director & Committee — Plans fundraising events and asks families, alumni, and donors for financial contributions.
- Member Support Director & Committee — Fosters family engagement, orientation, and cooperative participation.
- Webadmin — Provides IT support for office equipment, manages member communications platforms, and maintains the external website to ensure clear, accessible information for the community.
Please provide a detailed response describing the skills you bring to our community, how you envision contributing to the school, and which committee or board roles align with your interests (long answer).*

Co-oping in Your Child's Class

Co-oping is at the heart of our cooperative model. Parents participate in their child’s class on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis (with tiered tuition), helping to create the connected, outdoor-in learning environment that makes our school unique. Through co-oping, parents witness children’s learning up close, build meaningful relationships with teachers and peers, and strengthen the shared community that sustains our program.

Co-oping Frequency	Monthly Tuition
Weekly	900
Bi-weekly	975
Monthly	1050

Requirements for Participation
To ensure the safety and well-being of all children and adults, families must:

Submit up-to-date health and immunization forms for all enrolled children.
Complete a criminal background check for all co-oping adults.
Participate in training and commit to receiving feedback and direct instruction.

By submitting this application, families agree to actively participate in co-oping, maintain current health forms, and complete required background checks. This shared commitment is essential to the success of our school community and the learning experiences of every child.

Part 5. Payment
Part 5. Payment
Student Application Fee

To submit your application, please make a secure payment below. Your application is complete with a paid application fee. If the application fee is cost prohibitive to your family, please email the Admissions team at admissions@tpcns.org.
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