Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School is a preschool for children ages 3-5. At BCNS children are encouraged to explore the world around them and to learn through playing, observing, questioning, testing, reflecting and responding to others.
BCNS was established in 1963 and has provided quality preschool education for three generations. It is one of Bainbridge Island's most established preschools in terms of longevity and reputation. You can find out more about our history by looking at the article 'Four decades of pint sized patrons' published in the local Bainbridge Review. You can also read about this year's art program (and see great photographs) in the Kitsap Sun's recent article.
As a cooperative, we are completely supported by parent members. The quality of our Program is largely the result of enthusiastic collaboration of over 1600 families, over a span of forty-eight years. The cooperative spirit is a mainstay. Parents and staff working together, repairing and rebuilding climbers and fences, maintaining the school grounds and gardening to keep the school safe and fun for the children.
