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The Belair Cooperative Nursery School, established in 1962, is one of the oldest preschools in the City of Bowie. The school is a non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-partisan organization. It has been accredited by the Maryland State Department of Education since 1970. The Belair Cooperative Nursery School rents classroom space from the Christian Community Presbyterian Church on Belair Drive in Bowie.

Our purpose is to provide children with a group experience that extends the values of family life by fostering a sense of community involvement. It is the philosophy of the school to encourage student awareness of and participation in one's natural, social, and cultural environment.

The school attempts to provide a program which is appropriate to the child's stage of development and which is satisfying to him or her. The school introduces the students to the use of computers as well as music appreciation and Spanish. We strive to recognize the unique characteristics and abilities of each child and to cultivate in each a love of learning and a consideration of others.

Parental involvement is an essential part of a cooperative school. The parents form the Board of Directors and govern the entire program. They hire the teachers, assist in planning the educational program, and participate in the classroom on a rotating basis as teacher's aides. There are five general membership meetings per school year. Attendance at four meetings is mandatory.

The school operates five days a week, from September through May. We offer a 3-year-old and 4-year-old program. The 3-year-old class meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00. The 4-year-old class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00. Classes are limited to 15 students each.