Garden Nursery School


 Apply now for the 

2025-2026 school year! 

We have EXCITING news! We are opening a toddler classroom (The Dandelion Room) for the upcoming school year! This classroom will also have 2, 3, and 5 day options for both part day (8:30-12:30pm) and full day (8:30-3:00)

If your child will be between the ages of 20 months and 2 yrs 8 mos by August 31, you may  apply here .

If your child will be 2 years 9 months or older by August 31, you may apply for our preschool classroom  here.


Garden Nursery School also partners with the Cambridge Preschool Program (CPP) to provide free preschool for residents of Cambridge. While the official window for applying through CPP has closed, if you are a resident of Cambridge and your child will be 3 or 4 years old by Aug. 31, 2025 you may reach out to CPP at cpp@cpsd.us to inquire about applying.


   If you would like to learn more or schedule a tour, please reach out to us here!   

Cambridge's Most Flexible Cooperative Preschool...  Since 1959!

Garden Nursery School is a parent and teacher run cooperative preschool located in Harvard Square in Cambridge. For 65 years, Garden Nursery School has offered a nurturing and stimulating environment for children and their families. We strive to ensure that our families, staff, and volunteers are respected and valued for their contributions regardless of their race, gender, age, sexual orientation, economic status, religious beliefs, abilities, disabilities, or any other factor. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.


GNS offers full day and part day programs for toddlers and preschoolers with an option to attend 2, 3, or 5 days each week!

Schedule a tour and come visit us to learn more!

Co-operative Participation and Community Building

Our school was founded on the belief that active parental involvement helps establish community and that this, in turn, naturally eases the transition for children as they make their way in their new school environment. GNS caregivers describe additional benefits as well, including the focused time to share with their child at school, understanding their child better as a learner and leaving GNS well-positioned to partner with their child's teachers for many years to come.

We welcome all the ways parents and guardians contribute to their child's Garden Nursery School experience, whether it is serving as President of our Board,  helping in the classroom, or doing a load of laundry! 


We deeply value our partnerships with families and understand that each family will find different ways to participate in our school community. 

Enrolling in GNS

We love sharing our school! Learn more about enrollment, or schedule a tour and submit an application today!

Come Visit Us!

We are located within Christ Church Cambridge on Zero Garden St in Cambridge. Our private entry is located on 19 Farwell Place, at the end of a quiet dead end street in the heart of Harvard Square.



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