Sequoia Parents Nursery School Summer Camps
1839 Arroyo Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070
About
Sequoia Parents Nursery School Summer Camps take place at a cooperative preschool that is dedicated to play-based learning. The program uses large indoor and outdoor spaces with developmentally appropriate equipment so that children can engage in play. Each class schedule is designed to offer children freedom to explore based on their interests, with some teacher-guided group activities offered each week.
• Ages: 16 months–5 years old
Located in San Carlos for 50 years, Sequoia Parents Nursery School has prepared children for admission to kindergarten since 1970. The preschool’s mission states that it uses an interactive, play-based approach that involves children, parents, and teachers, with learning rooted in developmentally appropriate values. The program states that it focuses on the whole child intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally, and that it supports the parenting journey by offering ways for caregivers to learn and grow together.
The school operates as a part-time, parent-participation co-op and is affiliated with Sequoia District Adult Education, operating in partnership with Sequoia Adult School. Through this affiliation, it provides coaching and support for caregivers through teacher-facilitated discussions based on parents’ observations and current early childhood education resources. Sequoia Parents Nursery School is a nonprofit organization that states it does not discriminate by race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or status. It is a member of the San Mateo Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools and the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools, and it has received a Community Foundation of San Carlos Grant.
Teacher Anghelika Maddalena serves as Director and Toddler Play Teacher, Teacher Catherine Heller teaches the Explorers class, Teacher Kristina Harvey teaches the Adventurers class, and Teacher Mari Strahorn is the Adventurers Assistant Teacher. Teachers Lisa, Catherine, Monica, Anghelika, Amber, Mari, and Kristina together bring over 65 years of experience in early childhood education to Sequoia. Teacher Catherine Heller earned a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UC Davis. Teacher Anghelika Maddalena earned a BA in Theater Arts from Bennington College, an Early Childhood Education Teaching Credential, an Adult Education Credential, and a California Site Supervisor Permit. Teacher Mari Strahorn earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development from UC Davis and completed a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Sacramento.
Last updated February 14, 2026.
• Ages: 16 months–5 years old
Located in San Carlos for 50 years, Sequoia Parents Nursery School has prepared children for admission to kindergarten since 1970. The preschool’s mission states that it uses an interactive, play-based approach that involves children, parents, and teachers, with learning rooted in developmentally appropriate values. The program states that it focuses on the whole child intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally, and that it supports the parenting journey by offering ways for caregivers to learn and grow together.
The school operates as a part-time, parent-participation co-op and is affiliated with Sequoia District Adult Education, operating in partnership with Sequoia Adult School. Through this affiliation, it provides coaching and support for caregivers through teacher-facilitated discussions based on parents’ observations and current early childhood education resources. Sequoia Parents Nursery School is a nonprofit organization that states it does not discriminate by race, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, or status. It is a member of the San Mateo Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools and the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools, and it has received a Community Foundation of San Carlos Grant.
Teacher Anghelika Maddalena serves as Director and Toddler Play Teacher, Teacher Catherine Heller teaches the Explorers class, Teacher Kristina Harvey teaches the Adventurers class, and Teacher Mari Strahorn is the Adventurers Assistant Teacher. Teachers Lisa, Catherine, Monica, Anghelika, Amber, Mari, and Kristina together bring over 65 years of experience in early childhood education to Sequoia. Teacher Catherine Heller earned a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from UC Davis. Teacher Anghelika Maddalena earned a BA in Theater Arts from Bennington College, an Early Childhood Education Teaching Credential, an Adult Education Credential, and a California Site Supervisor Permit. Teacher Mari Strahorn earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a Minor in Human Development from UC Davis and completed a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from CSU Sacramento.
Last updated February 14, 2026.
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