Catonsville Cooperative School

1937 Mrs. Ellen Price begins a cooperative kindergarten in her home on Summit Avenue (and later on Rosewood Avenue) to help meet the needs of her bright young son Bill.

1939 A group of Catonsville parents offers to fund a non-profit cooperative kindergarten if the Baltimore County School system will provide housing in a school facility. Their petition is denied.

1944 The Catonsville Cooperative Kindergarten is established and 38 students attend in two sessions at the Baptist Church on Ingleside Avenue.

1945 The Catonsville Kindergarten Association is incorporated. Mothers act as assistants to the classes' teachers. Fathers build furniture for the classrooms.

1946 The kindergarten moves to larger quarters in the Catonsville United Methodist Church (the Coop's current location).

1968 A vote by the membership to close the school (due to the wide availability of public kindergartens) is amended to instead convert the kindergarten to a nursery school (ages 3-5) and reincorporate as Catonsville Nursery Association, Inc.

1988 Kindergarten is once again added in afternoon sessions to the program through the Catonsville Nursery Association. Inc.

1992 Due to low enrollment, kindergarten sessions are again closed. The nursery school continues to flourish.

2003 Catonsville Nursery Association, Inc. becomes Catonsville Cooperative Preschool, Inc. Five classes for two-, three-, and four-year-olds are offered.

Looking for a safe and nurturing environment for your child's first school experience? You can enjoy your child's early education in a unique way by joining our cooperative school.

Catonsville Cooperative School on Melvin Avenue is a wonderful place where parents and children can learn, grow, and play together. Come meet us!

Join a diverse community of families committed to children's education
Form lasting friendships for you and your child
Be a part of your child's classroom—parents are an integral part of every school day
Relax about potty-training—children in diapers are welcome

We hope you take the opportunity to get actively involved in your child's education…right from the start!

Location: 6 Melvin Ave, 21228
Info: Visit with your child to see our classrooms and learn about our unique programs (MSDE accredited)! We have openings for Spring 2012 in the following programs:
Two Year Parent Participation Program: Choose Tues, Wed or Thurs 9:30-11:30am
Three Year Old Program: Tues and Thurs 9:15-11:45am-Accepting applications for Fall 2012
Four Year Old Program: Mon,Wed, and Fri 9:15-11:45am-Accepting applications for Fall 2012

Bring your child and come play with us in the classroom one morning!

Please email the Membership Coordinator or call 410-747-0218 to schedule a visit to our school or for more information.

Current members: Use the Members button at the top of the screen to access the members-only portion of the site.