Novato Parents Nursery School is a co-operative Novato preschool. Parents and teachers work together to create a love of learning through both structured and unstructured play experiences. Families at NPNS build a community and friendships that last through preschool. At NPNS children learn and gain confidence through play-based experiences.
With a MA in Early Childhood Education, Teacher 'Lissa has created a wonderful learning experience where students ages 2.5 to 5 learn and play together. Our toddler program Little Explorers is an opportunity for your 18 month to 2.5 year old to explore learning with friends. Our teacher facilitates preschool activites that allow your toddler to learn and play side by side with peers.
With a MA in Early Childhood Education, Teacher 'Lissa has created a wonderful learning experience where students ages 2.5 to 5 learn and play together. Our toddler program Little Explorers is an opportunity for your 18 month to 2.5 year old to explore learning with friends. Our teacher facilitates preschool activites that allow your toddler to learn and play side by side with peers.
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Novato Parents Nursery School is a co-operative Novato preschool. Parents and teachers work together to provide a stimulating and creative environment that encourages the development of each child's love of learning through both structured and unstructured play experiences. Taking from the best of the early childhood educators and teaching methods, we are child-centered and play-based.
Our preschool program runs 9am - 12pm, Monday thru Friday, with the optional addition of an extended-care program (Lunch Bunch). We offer programs with 1 to 5 days of attendance, with flexibility as to which days your child attends, depending on space and availability. Enrollment is limited to 24 children in the classroom, with a child-to-adult ratio of 5:1.
The cooperative framework serves as a supportive resource for parents as they guide their children through the experience of early childhood. It also provides a unique experience for families who wish to be involved in these first years of their child's life and to learn alongside with them.
By sharing the highs and lows of this magical time, parents gain a sense of community with those around them and come to a greater understanding of their child.At least one member from each family is required to attend the monthly general membership meeting, these meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 pm - 9 pm.
By sharing the highs and lows of this magical time, parents gain a sense of community with those around them and come to a greater understanding of their child.At least one member from each family is required to attend the monthly general membership meeting, these meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 pm - 9 pm.
Novato Parents Nursery School is a 501c3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization so your donation is tax deductible! Our federal tax I.D. # is 95-2549618. If you'd prefer to make your donation by check please send it to Novato Parent's Nursery School, Attn: Fundraising, 1473 South Novato Blvd, Novato CA 94947.
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Joelle Murphy
Sep 13, 2019
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I feel so lucky to have found Novato Parents Nursery School! We just started our second school year and could not be happier with the whole experience.
We moved to Novato the summer before my oldest started kindergarten. I had just quit my fulltime job and kept my younger guy home for a full year as we all got adjusted to our new environment and routine. I knew at 2.5 years he was getting restless at home with me and was in need of more stimulation and his own friends. I knew it was going to be a hard transition though since he was very attached to me and was not crazy about the idea of being
We moved to Novato the summer before my oldest started kindergarten. I had just quit my fulltime job and kept my younger guy home for a full year as we all got adjusted to our new environment and routine. I knew at 2.5 years he was getting restless at home with me and was in need of more stimulation and his own friends. I knew it was going to be a hard transition though since he was very attached to me and was not crazy about the idea of being
Carin G.
Jan 27, 2019
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It is rare to find a place where both you and your child can grow - Novato Parents Nursery School is one such place. We started with the mommy & me program when my son was 2 years old. This allowed both of us to become familiar with the teachers and program. When my son was old enough, 2 1/2 years old, we enrolled in the preschool program. My son thrived in the play-based learning environment. I appreciated that while I was helping in the classroom I was also learning from experienced preschool teachers how to use positive discipline.
Stef Rad
Dec 28, 2018
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Such an awesome school. My 2/12 year old daughter goes here and absolutely loves it. The teachers are great and the community is wonderful. It’s a great group of children and moms. It’s nice being involved in the school and with my daughter. The kids are always happy, playing and exploring outdoors or building and doing some kind of artwork inside. I love that the lids can choose what they want to do and just be kids and explore. My daughter had learned so much since she started here in Sept 2017....it’s amazing. Talking up and storm, singing, counting, learning to play with others, painting
Katherine Brack
Jun 27, 2018
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I have had both of my children (ages 3.5 and 5) at Novato Parents Nursery School for almost two years now and couldn't be happier with the way they have grown both socially and academically. The teachers foster a safe learning environment, are responsive to the children's needs, and give them the confidence to use their own voices to work out disputes, learn how to share, and make friendships bloom. I have enjoyed being an active part of the school and watching my kids grow. Also, I have found a wonderful community of mothers here and feel very certain my children will be ready for kindergarten
