Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School

Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School (SCPENS), 411 Roxas Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Location of Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School campSanta Cruz Parent Education Nursery School (SCPENS), 411 Roxas Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

About

Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School offers a Toddler Program and a Preschool Program. The Toddler Program meets 2 days per week for 2.5 hours from 9:00AM to 11:30AM and costs $250 per month. The Preschool Program meets 2 or 3 days per week for 2.5 hours from 9:00AM to 11:30AM and costs $250 to $375 per month.

Programs

  • Toddler Program — Toddler program · 2.5 Hours - (9:00AM to 11:30AM), 2 Days Per Week · $250 per month
  • Preschool Program — Preschool program · 2.5 Hours - (9:00AM to 11:30AM), 2 Days Per Week or 3 Days Per Week · $250–$375 per month

At a glance

  • Ages: 1–5 years old
  • Price range: $250–$375 per month

About the provider

Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School has been operating since 1975. The program has a non-refundable $250 registration fee that reserves the place in the program and includes the material fees. It also lists a $100 materials fee collected at registration each year per family and a $50 WasCAE registration fee per semester per family. Scholarships are available.

Non-refundable $250 registration fee reserving the place(s) in the program; includes the material fees. $100 materials fee collected at registration each year per family. $50 WasCAE registration fee per semester per family. Scholarships available; inquire for availability.

What families say

“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. AbouT SCPENS

“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.

“The value of preschool has been priceless in terms of my growth, patience, and understanding as a parent; and the joy experienced at school by my four boys.” — Thira W.

Last updated September 22, 2026.

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