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About US

RPCNS is a part-time, parent-run, cooperative that provides nursery school classes for children aged 2, 3, and 4.  Created in 1963, RPCNS was established by a group of parent parishioners from the Rockville Presbyterian Church. In 1969, the State of Maryland Department of Education granted fully accredited status, signified with a Certificate of Approval, to our school as a non-public nursery school. We separately incorporated from the Rockville Presbyterian Church as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 1985.

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In 2025, the Rockville Presbyterian Church terminated the leases of all of their tenants, including RPCNS, ending our 63 year partnership.  Fortunately, in 2026, RPCNS was able to locate a new home in the educational wing of the Rockville United Methodist Church, located in the same historic Rockville community. 

 

RPCNS continues to offers high-quality, secular, preschool education under the guidance of an experienced director and qualified teachers. RPCNS welcomes children of all faiths, nationalities and races.

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RPCNS is fully licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education Office of Child Care and is approved by the State of Maryland (#263264). RPCNS is a member of the Potomac Association of Cooperative Teachers (PACT) and of Parent Cooperative Preschools International (PCPI).

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Why Choose RPCNS?

  • Certified Teaching staff who are loving, enthusiastic, and have a passion for cooperative education

  • Low adult-to-child ratios (1 adult to 3 or 4 children in our Twos and Threes; 1 to 5 in our Fours/Pre-K classes) to enhance your child’s experience and safety 

  • A parent-led Board of Directors that oversees operations of the school

  • A safe, clean, well-maintained facility

  • Sturdy toys and materials to promote gross and fine motor skills

  • Puzzles, games, and books within easy reach of children

  • Opportunities for self-expression and creativity in arts, music, and crafts

  • Outdoor play each day on our large, fenced playground

  • Maryland State Dept. of Education-approved comprehensive curriculum including use of Handwriting Without Tears

  • Curriculum -based field trips to Nature Centers, Firehouse, Farms, etc.

  • Weekly music classes led by a separate Music Teacher

  • Monthly cultural awareness and science enrichment programs

  • Sibling nursery available onsite

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