Cherry Hill Nursery School (CHNS) is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, cooperative school, licensed by the state of New Jersey. Cherry Hill Nursery School was founded in 1958 by Miriam Klothen (who served as director of the school until 1979) and a group of concerned parents. They established a quality preschool, owned and operated by the parents.

Our Philosophy

Cherry Hill Cooperative Nursery School is an educational center that seeks to further the full development of the child and the successful functioning of a group of young children. The school tries to maintain a balance between spontaneous behavior and conformity to society's standards. It is concerned with the feelings and abilities of young children and their potential in all areas of growth. At the same time, it aids them in accepting the limits of life in a democratic society.

A Cooperative School

Cherry Hill is a cooperative school that is organized, owned, and administered by the Parents Association (the parents of children currently enrolled in the school). The cooperative school has distinct advantages. As parents participate in the classroom, by observing all the children, they acquire a general knowledge of children's behavior and, as a result, they understand their own child better. We encourage active participation in all areas of school life by attending scheduled conferences, board meetings and school functions.

Aims of Curriculum

At Cherry Hill we believe that each child is capable of making strides socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, in keeping with his own unique personality and rate of growth. At the beginning of the school year the staff maps out a detailed yet flexible plan for the year's work. Growth and development are helped along by an accumulation of appropriate, satisfying, and stimulating first-hand experiences. These are enhanced in a broad setting of activities using diverse materials and equipment. Such experiences, along with the teachers' understanding of the needs of young children, will foster positive attitudes and perceptions necessary for future success.

Location

Cherry Hill Nursery School is located in the lower level of the Unitarian Church of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, at the corner of Cherry Hill Road and US Route 206. The entrance to the school is adjacent to the lower church parking lot.