Altadena Nursery School, Inc.

Overview

Altadena Nursery School is a cooperative, parent-participation preschool that enrolls children ages two to five and operates a half-day program structure. The program combines mixed-age free play with time in same-age classroom groups to support social and developmental learning. The school is licensed for a maximum of 45 children per day.

Educational approach

The school emphasizes play-based, child-directed learning and cooperative play, with adults observing and supporting children’s interests. Mornings include a period of mixed-age free play followed by separated age-group activities such as snack, circle time, and teacher-led or child-directed projects. The community values respect, relationship-building, and meeting each child’s developmental needs.

Family participation and community

Membership requires active parent participation in school life, including assisting teachers during workdays, providing snack on a rotating basis, attending parent-education offerings, and participating in maintenance workshops and fundraising.
An annual Orange Sale fundraiser is a long-standing community event that contributes a substantial portion of the school’s operating budget.
Adults participating at the school must provide proof of negative tuberculosis test and of required vaccinations or immunity (MMR, TDAP) and influenza vaccination or an approved waiver.

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Altadena Nursery School, Inc.

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Overview

Educational approach

Family participation and community

Programs

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Discovery Room

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