Ellwanger-Barry Nursery School

"This is our fourth year at EBNS. We absolutely love the cooperative aspects and nature-based focus of the school, attention to social-emotional growth, and play-based learning. I have enjoyed serving on the board and helping run the school with fellow families. My two daughters have thrived in the environment, and have grown to absolutely love being outdoors, slowing down to notice the little things found in nature, and creating community with their school friends. We love it at EBNS!"

"EBNS has been a wonderful experience for my two boys. The ample time outdoors, the emphasis on play, and the appreciation for the world and community they are a part of has been so important to their development. Teacher Katie leads the class through a gentle daily rhythm filled with play and purposeful work, like tending to the garden. As a parent, I love the co-op community and the opportunity to have such a close connection to my kids' first school experience."

"We love this school! Teacher Katie is amazing and our children adore her."

"We love this school! My son has been slow to warm up and Teacher Katie has been coaxing him out of his shell with kindness, patience, & gentleness. You can tell she wants for each child to feel safe, cared for, and have a fun time learning in this environment. Some favorite parts are the outdoor classroom, the handwork, and the families that we have gotten to connect and grow with."

"A warm, welcoming community, a place that my daughter thinks of as an extension of her home. This is her second year with Teacher Katie, and first with Teacher Shannon, and both have offered her a safe and nurturing place to grow and learn."