Acton Barn Cooperative Preschool

Acton Barn Cooperative Preschool Welcome to the Acton Barn! We are a cooperative preschool for children ages 2.9 years through 5 years of age.

We are located in Acton, Massachusetts in a purpose-built preschool owned by the cooperative. The Acton Barn has been a fixture of the community since 1972 and serves many surrounding towns, including Boxborough, Littleton, Maynard and Westford.

๐Ÿธ Our school has been learning about the tadpole to frog life cycle this spring. These little wonders enriched not only ...
06/03/2026

๐Ÿธ Our school has been learning about the tadpole to frog life cycle this spring. These little wonders enriched not only our science experiences, but also our literacy, art, and pretend play as well! Our newly four-legged friends were returned to their pond last weekend. Thank you to the Barn family who transported them and shared them with us!

โค๏ธ Love the idea of a play-based preschool with family involvement and an ever-evolving curriculum? Check out our website or call for a tour. Limited spaces available for 2026-2027!

๐Ÿšœ Our school recently took a field trip to goodpickinfarm in Westford, MA! The children learned about animals while prac...
06/02/2026

๐Ÿšœ Our school recently took a field trip to goodpickinfarm in Westford, MA! The children learned about animals while practicing preschool skills like taking turns, using gentle hands, and following directions. They also got to ride on a yellow school bus, many of them for the very first time! What was the highlight for your student?

๐ŸŽ‰ Our Barn classes recently hosted their annual end of the year Family Celebrations! To prepare for these events, studen...
05/26/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ Our Barn classes recently hosted their annual end of the year Family Celebrations! To prepare for these events, students painted banners and dictated to teachers the answers to questions about their family. On the celebration days, children and their families gathered outside and the teachers read the banners aloud. The children also sang songs and enjoyed a sweet treat together.

โ˜€๏ธ For the past several weeks, the classes have been exploring WEATHER through songs, books, crafts, and play. They have...
05/19/2026

โ˜€๏ธ For the past several weeks, the classes have been exploring WEATHER through songs, books, crafts, and play. They have certainly been honing their observation skills while monitoring the spring weather in fickle New England!

05/11/2026

๐ŸŽถ Last week, the children enjoyed music class with Holly, who is not only our Barn Board Vice Chair, but also a local music educator. We love when our families can share something special like this with our students! Thank you so much, Holly!

โ–ถ๏ธ โ€œYour ability, your natural ability to play, is one of the most important strategies that we have developmentally to ...
05/06/2026

โ–ถ๏ธ โ€œYour ability, your natural ability to play, is one of the most important strategies that we have developmentally to build resilience in the face of adversity.โ€ - Dr. Jack Shonkoff, Director of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

๐Ÿ‘€ See resiliency-building in action at our play-based cooperative preschool!

๐ŸŽง Learn more: โ€œBuilding Resilience Through Play.โ€ The Brain Architects Podcast, Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, 22 Feb. 2022.

๐ŸŒณ โ€œNot all classrooms have four walls.โ€๐Ÿƒ The outdoor space at the Barn is truly an outdoor classroom. While there are pl...
04/30/2026

๐ŸŒณ โ€œNot all classrooms have four walls.โ€

๐Ÿƒ The outdoor space at the Barn is truly an outdoor classroom. While there are plenty of opportunities for gross motor play (sliding, climbing, hula hooping, running, hippity hopping!), we also extend typical โ€œindoorโ€ learning experiences outdoors.

๐ŸŒฟ Some of our outdoor learning areas include dramatic play (including our beautiful playhouse!), art corner, sensory areas (mud kitchen/garden center, sandbox), building zone, and music area.

๐ŸŒฒOur nature path, designed by thymeinthegarden1 and debuted this year, is also a much beloved extension of our classroom!

๐Ÿ’ป Tonight, 4/28, is our Annual Membership Meeting! This is required for ALL families with a child enrolled for fall 2026...
04/28/2026

๐Ÿ’ป Tonight, 4/28, is our Annual Membership Meeting! This is required for ALL families with a child enrolled for fall 2026.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธOur Annual Membership Meeting has two functions. Firstly, it is an informative event where incoming members hear from teachers and current members and learn about what to expect in the fall.

๐Ÿ“ˆ It is also a business meeting dictated by our By-Laws where we elect officers for our Board and approve the operating budget.

We look forward to seeing you there!

๐ŸŒป Wishing everyone a wonderful spring break! See you the week of 4/27!
04/17/2026

๐ŸŒป Wishing everyone a wonderful spring break! See you the week of 4/27!

๐Ÿงช Check out our *research* programs at actonbarn.com!
04/14/2026

๐Ÿงช Check out our *research* programs at actonbarn.com!

Address

32 Nagog Park
Acton, MA
01720

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19782630486

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