How to Apply
Membership
The Garden Cooperative Nursery School serves children ages 2-5. To be considered for enrollment, children must be at least 2 years old by September 1st of the entering school year.
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Attend a school tour
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Submit your application by January 31
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Attend a visit day and interview
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Receive a membership offer in early March
Most spots at The Garden will be occupied by students who apply by the January deadline. Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered only if space allows.
For enrollment please fill out THIS FORM HERE. For any other admissions questions, contact us at peeps (at) thegarden (dot) la
Upcoming Tours
September 25, 2026
2pm - 3pm
November 13, 2026
2pm - 3pm
January 22, 2027
2pm - 3pm
Please click the button below to register for a tour date:
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for families who demonstrate financial need. You must submit both the scholarship application and the main enrollment application to be considered.
Click HERE for more information.
Tuition
Tuition is paid monthly, September through July (11 months):
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2027-2028 tuition rates are as follows:
For attendance three days a week: $ 447
For attendance four days a week: $505
For attendance five days a week: $564
Siblings receive a 10% tuition discount while both children are enrolled. A separate fundraising requirement applies per child.
AE, known as Afternoon Enrichment, is an additional, optional program that becomes available to 2nd and 3rd year Garden kids where they can have extended days to continue exploring and learning.
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2027-2028 AE rates are as follows:
For AE attendance 1 day a week, it is an additional $102 a month.
For AE attendance 2 days a week, it is an additional $204 a month.
Schedule
Ages 2 (by Sept 1): 3 days/week, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Ages 3 (by Sept 1): 4 days/week, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, plus 1 extended day with Afternoon Enrichment until 2:30 pm
Ages 4 (by Sept 1): 5 days/week, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, plus 2 extended days with Afternoon Enrichment until 2:30 pm
Afternoon Enrichment (AE): Held in the classroom with up to 8 children, one teacher, and one rotating workday parent. Follows the same philosophy as the morning program, with a focus on art, science, and activities that build fine motor skills, focused attention, and cooperative play.
Summer School: Offered 3 days/week, 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, throughout July. Families with summer plans may opt out and will not owe workdays that month. Tuition is unaffected, since summer is included in the 11-month annual tuition.
Nondiscrimination
The Garden Cooperative Nursery School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, or sexual orientation in its admissions or educational policies.
Priority Consideration
The Board may give special consideration to families who:
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Are already connected with the school
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Would enhance the school's cultural and social diversity
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Provide gender or age balance to the student population
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Have special needs
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Would be particularly active and enthusiastic participants in the co-op
Membership Responsibilities
As a co-op, our community relies on active participation from every family. Membership includes the following responsibilities:
Weekly workday: a hands-on chance to be part of your child's early education
Family job: for example, maintenance, event planning, or program support
Parent education: learn about child development and find support as a parent
Campus care: help keep our school safe and well maintained
Fundraising: pay tuition and participate in our collective fundraising efforts
Celebrate diversity: share your culture, interests, and talents with the school