Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School
411 Roxas Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
About
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School is a parent participation preschool where children learn about themselves and the world around them through play. Children discover the joy of learning through age-appropriate play, develop social skills, cultivate their unique strengths, and acquire the building blocks of kindergarten readiness. Parents participate in their child’s education and gain confidence as they study child development and practice new parenting skills such as positive discipline and conflict resolution.
• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Schedule: Spring 2026 Open Houses on Wednesday, February 11, 4 to 5:30 PM and Wednesday, March 18, 4 to 5:30 PM
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School is a non-profit parent cooperative that has been an integral part of Santa Cruz since 1975, offering education to both child and parent. It includes the only parent participation toddler program in Santa Cruz County and offers a high adult-to-child ratio. Parents are able to observe experienced, credentialed teachers and other parents handling typical and sometimes difficult situations. Monthly evening meetings offer in-depth discussions of a variety of parent issues as well as the opportunity to learn from teachers and guest speakers. The program is affiliated with Watsonville-Aptos-Santa Cruz Adult Education. Parents and children make new friends, experience a sense of belonging and acceptance, and share joy, comfort and pride in what they can accomplish.
“I wish more families knew that SCPENS was such a fabulous place for both preschoolers and parents to learn and grow into incredible members of the community.” - Mary H. “We have had three children who have been through the co-op, a total of eight years. I can’t imagine a stronger, better foundation for our children.” - Mitzi M.
Last updated March 25, 2026.
• Ages: 1–5 years old
• Schedule: Spring 2026 Open Houses on Wednesday, February 11, 4 to 5:30 PM and Wednesday, March 18, 4 to 5:30 PM
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School is a non-profit parent cooperative that has been an integral part of Santa Cruz since 1975, offering education to both child and parent. It includes the only parent participation toddler program in Santa Cruz County and offers a high adult-to-child ratio. Parents are able to observe experienced, credentialed teachers and other parents handling typical and sometimes difficult situations. Monthly evening meetings offer in-depth discussions of a variety of parent issues as well as the opportunity to learn from teachers and guest speakers. The program is affiliated with Watsonville-Aptos-Santa Cruz Adult Education. Parents and children make new friends, experience a sense of belonging and acceptance, and share joy, comfort and pride in what they can accomplish.
“I wish more families knew that SCPENS was such a fabulous place for both preschoolers and parents to learn and grow into incredible members of the community.” - Mary H. “We have had three children who have been through the co-op, a total of eight years. I can’t imagine a stronger, better foundation for our children.” - Mitzi M.
Last updated March 25, 2026.
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