Davis Parent Nursery School

Davis Parent Nursery School offers a 2, 3 or 5 day Preschool Program, Playgroups, Tummy Time and Mobile Movers, and a 2026 Summer Camp. The preschool program is a mixed-age program where children work on social, emotional, and physical skills. Playgroups are parent-child programs, and Tummy Time and Mobile Movers are parent-child classes for babies and young toddlers.

Programs

• 2, 3 or 5 day Preschool Program — Ages 2 years 9 months on or before Sept 1st, but not yet enrolled in kindergarten · Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 11:45am · Mixed-age preschool program where children work on social, emotional and physical skills; parents continue their education on issues relevant to the preschool-age child.
• Playgroups — At least 15 months at enrollment, walking recommended · Tuesdays 3:00pm - 4:30pm; Thursdays, 9:30am - 11:00am · Parent-child program and introduction to nursery school.
• Tummy Time and Mobile Movers — birth to crawlers; crawlers to 18 months · Mondays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm; Wednesdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm · Parent-child classes for littlest students and their caregivers.
• 2026 Summer Camp — Ages 3 years, 6 months to 5 years, 9 months; age exceptions may be available · Monday through Friday, 9am to 11:45am · Summer camp with weekly themes; parent participation options are listed.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• General schedule: Preschool programs offer 2, 3 and 5-day options. Playgroups and Tummy Time classes are offered weekly. Summer Camp is offered Monday through Friday.

About the provider

Davis Parent Nursery School is a non-profit, parent-participation cooperative nursery school. Parents participate alongside professional teaching staff, and the school connects parents with each other and encourages community support and learning opportunities for parents. It was founded in 1949 and has been described as a vibrant co-op preschool in Davis for more than 75 years.

Affiliated with Davis Joint Unified School District through DJUSD’s adult education program, Davis Adult and Community Education. Limited spaces are available for the 2026-2027 school year. Parent participation is part of some programs. All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Last updated October 8, 2026.