The Barn is a cooperative nursery school for three, four, and five year old children. We are located in Acton, Massachusetts in a purpose-built nursery school owned by the cooperative. The Acton Barn has been a fixture of the community since 1972 and serves many of the surrounding towns, including Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard and Westford. The educational program at the Barn is designed to foster the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth of young children.
"Learning through play" best summarizes the school's philosophy of education. At the Barn, no distinction is made between what is work and what is play. Materials are located where children can reach them without adult assistance. Because we believe children learn by doing, we feel it is important for children to become involved in their own learning and become successful on their own terms.
Please take a little time to explore our website. You will learn more about our educational philosophy, and what it means to your family to be a part of a cooperative. Get the details on the programs we offer and find out about our application process. We look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have as you begin this very important journey in selecting the preschool that is right for your child, you, and your family.
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The Acton Barn Cooperative, Inc. shall not discriminate in providing services to children and their families on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation. A copy of the Barn's Health Care Policy is available to parents upon request.
As a former preschool teacher, I am very impressed with the
environment at the Barn. The school's approach to learning as play is
so wonderfully appropriate for kids this age and so well carried out by
the staff.
- Barn Parent