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College Park Nursery School

4512 College Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
College Park Nursery School and Kindergarten (CPNSK) is an accredited, parent-run, cooperative preschool. We are a community of parents, children and staff. We focus on the social and emotional development of children as a means of preparing them for elementary school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1965
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
84 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for current tuition rates.
Admissions Director
Claire Beth
Application URL

School Notes

  • Our play-based curriculum includes arts and crafts, play, music, language arts, science projects, and outside play.We have half-day classes for 2 through 5-year-olds, and we have aftercare available until 3:00 pm. Our cooperative model allows parents the unique opportunity to volunteer in the classroom as teacher's aides up to twice a month and improves the child-adult supervision ratio. Parents are stakeholders in the school. Please visitour website,www.cpnsk.com, for more information OR please call, (301) 864-5355 or email, [email protected] to set up a tour.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for College Park Nursery School?
The application deadline for College Park Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Prince George's County, MD is $11,633 for elementary schools and $15,146 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Prince George's County, MD is 81% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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