Why Choose Cooper: Our Difference

At the Cooper School, we believe childhood is not something to rush through or automate; it is something to experience fully.

In a world where children are increasingly surrounded by screens and programmed outcomes, our Reggio-Emilia-inspired approach offers something intentionally different.

Learning here begins with curiosity, relationships, and hands-on exploration rooted in the real materials, questions, and experiences of childhood.

Children at the Cooper School are not guided by apps or predetermined scripts. They investigate, build, experiment, and collaborate. They learn through conversation, movement, art, nature, and problem-solving alongside teachers who listen carefully and respond thoughtfully.

Technology is not ignored, but it is not placed at the center of early learning. Instead, we focus on helping children develop the skills that matter most before screens take over: creativity, resilience, communication, empathy, and the ability to think deeply and independently.

Our goal is to grow confident, capable learners who will one day use technology with intention, discernment, and creativity, because they first learned how to learn through human connection.

Experiential learning

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Hands-on discovery

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Meaningful engagement

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Curiosity-driven

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Experiential learning ✳︎ Hands-on discovery ✳︎ Meaningful engagement ✳︎ Curiosity-driven ✳︎

“What makes it so special is the teachers and the environment that they create in the classroom, which is fantastic.”

- Andrea Rodriguez, Parent

“It was hard for me, as my first born, choosing a school where I could leave him and not worry. I've never felt more comfortable leaving him here. The growth that I’ve seen here is just tremendous.”

- Annelise Garretson, Parent

“When you walk in, that’s when you feel the magic. It’s not just a place where you bring your kids, it’s a place where your kids really grow into who they’re going to be.”

- Neal Day, Parent