Webster Nursery School . . .

Webster Nursery School was formed in 1956 by a group of families who wanted to be directly involved in their children’s first school experience. Despite many changes over the years, the school is still completely operated by the families of students.

On a typical school day, the teacher and three parents staff the classroom. Each parent has a specific job in the classroom that they’ve been trained to do. The four adults work together seamlessly to create an intimate and enjoyable educational experience for the 18 or 20 children in the class.

Families who enroll their children in Webster Nursery School will get to see their child’s academic progress (and fun) firsthand. They will get to know their children’s classmates as well as their parents. Each family will hold an outside-the-classroom position to help the school function. If the family chooses the full-cooperative option, one parent will be a classroom aide an average of 2-3 times per month. Partial and non-cooperative options are also available.

Registration is now open!

Webster Nursery School is now accepting applications for enrollment in both the 3 year old class and the 4/5 year old class for the 2012-2013 school year. Please note that a limited number of spaces are available! Contact Ann Ernst, our registrar, at 585-265-2430 for additional information and to receive an application.

“My husband and I chose to send both our sons to the Webster Nursery School for its cooperative environment and the emphasis on developmentally appropriate learning through play. The field trips, learning environment, and hands-on activities really helped their social and academic development. Plus they loved being there! Having a great preschool experience really established a foundation for a lifetime of learning for my kids.”
- Karen