Nature School Cooperative

Nature School Cooperative is a daycare in Denver, CO, operating as a teacher-owned and led cooperative. The school provides outdoor nature-based education using a learner-led and play-based approach, serving families in Southeast Denver and Southwest Aurora along the Cherry Creek. Programs include both summer sessions and full school year curricula. The organization functions as a Public Benefit Company and is currently cultivating a Pay-What-You-Can culture while working toward becoming a tuition-free outdoor nature-based school.

The teaching team brings specific academic and professional backgrounds to their roles. Jon Worthing holds a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Ecological Justice from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Tourism from Colorado State University. He is certified in CPR and Wilderness First Aid and has prior experience in youth mentorship, including running a program for ages 8 to 18 at Colorado State University. Grace Beaumont holds a B.A. in Psychology, Communications, and Women’s and Gender Studies from Hope College and is certified in CPR and AED for adults, children, infants, and pediatrics. The school emphasizes embracing each child as a unique individual while fostering meaningful relationships and community contribution.

Located at 10200 East Girard Avenue, the school sits about a tenth of a mile from South Havana Street and a fifth of a mile from East Hampden Avenue. It is a short walk from Joe Shoemaker Elementary School and approximately a third of a mile from the Kennedy 9-Hole Regulation Course.

The business holds a perfect 5.00 rating from the customers who have reviewed it. This standing reflects the satisfaction of families who have experienced the school’s nature-immersive learning environment.

Nature School Cooperative offers a distinctive outdoor educational model in Denver, combining structured pedagogy with a cooperative structure that prioritizes community and ecological connection.