Since 1948, parents and children have been sharing the joy of learning together at San Mateo Parents' Nursery School (SMPNS). Our goal is to make each school day a successful learning experience for every child by providing many enriching experiences in a balanced program that embraces intellectual, social-emotional and physical development in the preschool-age child. 

We offer a high-quality, play-based program that is developmentally appropriate for preschool-age children. Our program is led by highly-qualified, certified teachers. SMPNS provides a child-centered, play-oriented preschool program for children from two through five years old. Younger children are invited to our Toddler Play Dates from 15 months to 24 months. We believe that young children learn best when they actively explore their environment through play and that young children are intrinsically motivated to do so when the environment supports this type of learning. We believe that young children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development are inter-related. 

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