Awesome Beginnings Co-operative Nursery School proudly offers unique morning and combined morning/afternoon programming for preschool-aged children in the heart of the Carlisle community! Click here to register for the 2026/27 school year!

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We are a not-for-profit nursery school, offering a variety of programming options for children aged 30 months to 5 years old, including: Half-day morning programming (9:00am-11:30am), Combined morning/afternoon JK readiness programming (9:00am-2:00pm) At Awesome Beginnings Co-Operative Nursery School we have a community-based approach to early learning where children, educators, and families learn and grow together. We believe that the foundation of learning begins in the preschool years and is enhanced by the relationships between children and caregivers. Forming meaningful relationships between home and school is one of the core pillars of what we do, helping children feel confident, supported, and ready to thrive their early learning.

About Us ABC’s co-operative preschool program is unique and special in that staff, parents and children work, learn and grow together. We are a family based program administered by the parents in our community. We believe that the foundation of life begins in the preschool years. At ABC, we offer a program committed to the physical, emotional, social and cognitive development of children through a quality play based program that encompasses the 4 basic foundations of the “How Does Learning Happen” document which are belonging, engagement, well-being and expression. In recognizing that children are competent, capable and curious learners, we offer a “learn through play” atmosphere.  We balance free choice and structured teacher activities where children can grow and learn at their own pace in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. Our school year includes a variety of special activities including field trips and community visitors. Our daily activities are complemented by crafts, music, stories and outdoor learning. Our programming builds confidence, encourages creativity, and deepens each child’s awareness of themselves, their family and the world around them.

What Makes ABC Nursery School Unique? Our program is designed to support each child’s development through play, exploration, and connection. We offer: A small class size of only 16 children Daily gathering times that encourage connection through songs, stories and thoughtful conversation A beautiful, bright and spacious classroom See our Classroom Child-led, adult-facilitated classroom programming that supports JK readiness Learn more about our Program A strong focus on collaboration, building community and meaningful relationships through our co-operative model What is a Co-op? Daily outdoor play in our beautiful natural playground See our beautiful Playground Qualified and caring educators Learn more about our Educators A healthy snack provided daily

ABC Nursery School offers flexible and enriching programming options, in a caring, community-focused environment. We are proud to help children build strong foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

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