Novato Parents Nursery School - Novato (CA)

5 /5 Mercede Lorestany: Wonderful experience and interaction with teachers and school community. Great parent co-op nursery school and friendly and caring parents. My family are new to Novato city and my 2.5 yo daughter started going to this school for the very first time. She wakes up every morning and wanted me to take her to school☺️

5 /5 Nancy Page: I moved to Novato in the middle of the Covid global pandemic. It was lonely as a stay at home parent to a young child, isolating. So when I was looking for a preschool for my daughter, I was also looking for a community for myself as well as for her, and I found that at NPNS. It is truly a unique and incredible school with an amazing director (Clare) who brings kindness and calm and wonder to every moment, kind and caring teachers (Lauryn and Lindsey - who both have children at the school!) and a community of caregivers - parents, grandparents, and other guardians - who all believe in the child-led, play-based philosophy of the school and who care for your child as if they were their own. Ive made friends I know will last a lifetime - and so has my daughter!

5 /5 Dominique Sauve: I learned about NPNS through my sister and sister in law, they both sent their kids here and had really positive experiences. I am so happy we started our daughter this year. It is a coop so there is some family involvement like working one day a week in the preschool which is one of the main reasons I joined. I love being able to get a first hand look of my daughter learning through play and how she is interacting with her peers. I also love that it is mainly outdoors, play based, child centered, and Reggio Emilia inspired. The teachers are so supportive, nurturing, and have so much knowledge on child development. If a coop preschool can work for your schedule I highly recommend enrolling your child. I am so happy to have found this special school/community.

5 /5 Katherine Brack: I have had both of my children (ages 3.5 and 5) at Novato Parents Nursery School for almost two years now and couldnt be happier with the way they have grown both socially and academically. The teachers foster a safe learning environment, are responsive to the childrens 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 when they start!

5 /5 Annie Bridges Littler: A beautiful community with learning opportunities for the whole family. Mostly outdoor play-based, so a huge upside is avoiding the germs and illnesses that we experienced at another toddler care location. The creative activities that are offered daily are impressive. The teachers are highly credentialed while remaining holistic. Parents and other working caregivers gain just as much as they give by interacting with the little ones and I’m so grateful for the many caring folks that have supported my child at NPNS.