College Park Nursery School

Thank you to our 2026 Trash-a-Thon Community Supporters! We are proud to have you as our sidekicks in supporting and serving our community.

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Shout-out to our 2026 Trash-a-Thon sponsor ! Thank you for being our biggest sidekick in saving the Earth, one trash bag at a time, AND in supporting our Greatest Needs Fund.

Your support helps provide high-quality, play-based early education at our preschool, while empowering our students and families to serve their community and the Earth.

Saturday, April 11 is our biggest fundraiser of the year —The CPNS Trash-a-Thon! All Trash-A-Thon donations go to our Greatest Needs Fund — supporting financial assistance and areas where our community needs it most.

We’re anticipating the need to be just as great – if not greater – in the coming school year. We want to be there for every child and family who needs our support.

By supporting the Trash-A-Thon, you directly support the families and children in our community, ensuring access to high-quality, play-based early education at our preschool, all while empowering our students and families to serve their community and the Earth!

Donate here – givebutter.com/trashathon26 – or with the link in bio!

Happy Spring Break! 🌼

We hope you’re soaking up this beautiful sunshine — from puddle-jumping and backyard adventures to simply enjoying some extra quality time together.☀️

We’re taking a little breather, too, but our hearts (and classrooms) are full as we think about everything coming up when we return. Thinking about joining our community next year? We have openings for the upcoming school year! We’d love to tell you all about what makes our school so special. Reach out via DM or the link in our bio to learn more and apply! 🌱

Our online application is open! https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/pX9aRqsVZbc9kQ5qUVgN

Enrollment season has started at College Park Nursery School! If you are a current, alumni, or waitlisted family, you can apply now before open enrollment starts on February 17. Priority spots go to those who apply first, so please submit your online application soon on the school’s Playground platform.

College Park Nursery School is hosting virtual and in-person open houses this month! Learn more about our warm, play-based, affordable, parent-run cooperative that supports children's educational, social, and emotional growth. CPNS offers flexible aftercare, full- or partial-coop buyouts, and is conveniently located in downtown College Park.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/g8HhCRELgbg86Kmh8

Discover a world where your child’s education blossoms! At College Park Nursery School, we’re more than a school; we’re a community. Join our upcoming open houses to see how our cooperative model nurtures young minds aged 2-5.

Be part of a family-run cooperative that values each child’s unique journey. Learn about our classes, aftercare, and what sets us apart.

Mark your calendars! Virtual and in-person open house dates are here:

Virtual Open Houses:
Dec 14, 1:30 PM
Dec 16, 8 PM
Jan 6, 8 PM
Jan 17, 1:30 PM
Jan 18, 1:30 PM
Feb 8, 8 PM
Feb 12, 8 PM

In-Person Open Houses:
Jan 23, 1:30 PM
Jan 24, 10 AM

🔗 Ready to explore? Sign up with link in bio.

Discover a world where your child's education blossoms! At College Park Nursery School, we're more than a school; we're a community. Join our upcoming open houses to see how our cooperative model nurtures young minds aged 2-5.

Be part of a family-run cooperative that values each child's unique journey. Learn about our classes, aftercare, and what sets us apart.

Mark your calendars! Virtual and in-person open house dates are here:

Virtual Open Houses:
Dec 14, 1:30 PM
Dec 16, 8 PM
Jan 6, 8 PM
Jan 17, 1:30 PM
Jan 18, 1:30 PM
Feb 8, 8 PM
Feb 12, 8 PM

In-Person Open Houses:
Jan 23, 1:30 PM
Jan 24, 10 AM

🔗 Ready to explore? Register here
https://forms.gle/KxHpnruyNbZPBD6U6

🥳 It’s time for our favorite fundraiser of the year! Not only is it a great excuse to skip cooking dinner, but you can also start your holiday shopping, and treat yourself to ice cream — all while supporting CPNS! Join us on 11/25 at Franklins. 20% of all restaurant (dine-in or carry-out) and general store sales go to CPNS!

📍Franklins Restaurant, Brewery, & General Store 5123 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20781

⚠️ Don’t forget: to have your purchases count, hand your receipt to the host by the door, and mention “College Park Nursery School.”

📢 Exciting news! Our board, composed of current CPNS parents and the school team, voted to provide speech screenings for all students this fall. The research is clear: Early detection allows for timely intervention during this critical brain development period, leading to better student outcomes. We love that CPNS parents are empowered to take on leadership roles and be decision-makers in their child’s education.