As our family enters our final year at Cambridge Nursery School, we’re filled with gratitude — and with hope that this wonderful community will continue to thrive. That’s why we’re writing to ask you to join us in supporting this year’s CNS Annual Appeal.

From our first visit, we knew CNS was something special. Laughter filled the playground, a teacher read softly to a child snuggled on her lap, and parents chatted easily as kids explored. Before our tour even began, we knew this was where we wanted our children to spend their nursery school years.

Since then, we’ve watched them flourish socially, emotionally, and academically through CNS’s child-led, play-based learning. Our son’s fascination with birds led to classroom research and nature walks; our daughter still talks about the Eric Carle–inspired collages she made with her teachers and friends. The joy that comes from seeing a child’s interests shape their learning — that’s the magic of CNS.

CNS has been just as transformative for us as parents. We built lasting friendships through Pizza Fridays, parent helping days, and rainy-weekend playdates. We found a community that embraces families, respects teachers, and truly sees every child.

But like all magic, what happens at CNS depends on the care and support of its community — families past and present. Your generosity keeps class sizes small, supports our incredible teachers, and ensures every child can experience this nurturing environment, regardless of financial means.

Please join us in giving to the Annual Appeal. Your donation will go towards projects such as a new playground structure for the school as well as maintaining the CNS scholarship fund which will allow more families the chance to be a part of this remarkable school.

Whatever the size of your gift, just know that it will have a much-appreciated, positive impact on our school. Your gift is tax-deductible (the CNS tax identification number is 042-199-862).

Thank you for being part of this wonderful community and for helping it continue to flourish. We look forward to staying connected as alumni and watching CNS thrive for future generations.

Sincerely,

Lauren Begen & Sean Murray

Parents to Simon Murray (2022-2024) & Clare Murray (2024-2026)

Annual Appeal 2025-2026