Non-discrim­i­na­tion Policy as to Students
The Amherst Nursery School welcomes fami­lies and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, priv­i­leges, programs, and activ­i­ties gener­ally accorded or made avail­able to students at the school. It does not discriminate ­nate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disabil­ity, and age in admin­is­tra­tion of its educa­tional poli­cies, admis­sions poli­cies, schol­ar­ship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

Diver­sity and Personal Respect
The Amherst Nursery School embraces diver­sity and values the integrity of the indi­vid­ual. Indi­vid­ual differ­ences of reli­gion, culture, socioe­co­nomic status, national origin, race, ethnic­ity, biolog­i­cal sex, gender iden­tity, gender expres­sion, sexual orien­ta­tion, phys­i­cal appear­ance, and ability are acknowl­edged and respected. Every member of the commu­nity strives to behave in a sensi­tive, open, and respectful manner.

A diverse student body is an essen­tial compo­nent of an expe­ri­en­tial educa­tion. Students are most able to under­stand, appre­ci­ate, and respect differ­ences in a setting that includes these differ­ences. Amherst Nursery seeks a diverse commu­nity in order to fulfill its mission to provide a strong, educa­tion for all students.

​EEO State­ment
The Amherst Nursery School is an equal oppor­tu­nity employer dedi­cated to a policy of non-discrim­i­­na­­tion based on the race, color, creed, reli­gion, sex, gender, gender iden­tity, gender expres­sion, marital status, preg­nancy, trans­gen­der, trans­sex­u­al­ism, sexual orien­ta­tion, age, national origin, citi­zen­ship, primary language, mili­tary or veteran status, phys­i­cal hand­i­cap, disabil­ity, medical condi­tion, mental disabil­ity, genetic char­ac­ter­is­tic or infor­ma­tion, ances­try, or based on any other consid­er­a­tion made unlaw­ful by federal, state, or local laws.

Parent Handbook
Joining a cooperative (co-op) means joining a network of supportive families who are also working to give their children superior learning experiences while continuing to grow themselves. ANS fosters relationships and friendships between families through parent education opportunities and monthly social events. Please ​read the parent handbook and familiarize yourself with its contents. If at any time you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher or the director.