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2025-2026 School year

2025–2026 school year offers flexible scheduling, small class sizes, and meaningful family involvement — all in a playbased preschool in Santa Clara!

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Step 1

Come Visit Us

We’d love to show you around! Take a tour of our classrooms and our expansive outdoor play space, meet our community, and get a feel for what co-op life is really like.

Step 2

 Apply Online

After your tour, you’ll receive a link to our application. Submit it along with the $400 registration fee to hold your spot — spaces fill quickly!

Step 3

Join the Community

Once you're accepted, we’ll guide you through enrollment and class placement. Orientation in August helps you and your child feel ready for a great year ahead.

Playful Beginners

Morning program

Ages 2–5 | 9:00 am–11:30 am
A nurturing, play-first preschool experience that builds confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills through exploration and friendship.

  • Schedule Options:

    • Tues/Thurs (2‑day) — Recommended for ages 2–2.5

    • Mon/Wed/Fri (3‑day) — Ages 2.5+

    • 5‑day (Dual enrollment T/Th & MWF) — Ages 2.5+

  • Can be attended as a standalone morning class or paired with afternoon enrichment

Tuition (Traditional Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: $300/month
• 3‑Day: $415/month
• 5‑Day: $620/month

Tuition (Flex Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: ___
• 3‑Day: ___
• 5‑Day: ___

*SCPNS offers both traditional and flex co-op options. Flex co-op involves less classroom time, slightly higher tuition, and is offered based on seniority and availability.

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Lunch Bunch

Ages 2–5 | 11:30 am–12:30 pm
A calm midday extension where children share lunch and enjoy quiet play. Available on scheduled school days for added convenience.

Note: Tuition is waived for students enrolled in both a morning and afternoon session on the same day.

Tuition (Traditional Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: $100/month
• 3‑Day: $150/month
• 5‑Day: $250/month

Tuition (Flex Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: $120/month
• 3‑Day: $170/month
• 5‑Day: $270/month

*SCPNS offers both traditional and flex co-op options. Flex co-op involves less classroom time, slightly higher tuition, and is offered based on seniority and availability.

Skill Seekers

Afternoon program

Ages 3–5 | 12:30 pm–3:00 pm
A play-based, Pre-K enrichment program focused on early literacy, math, social skills, and creativity.

  • Schedule Options:

    • Tues/Thurs (2‑day)

    • Mon/Wed/Fri (3‑day)

    • 5‑day (Dual Afternoon Enrollment)

  • Can be attended as a standalone afternoon class or paired with a morning session
     

Tuition (Traditional Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: $300/month
• 3‑Day: $415/month
• 5‑Day: $620/month

Tuition (Flex Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: ___
• 3‑Day: ___
• 5‑Day: ___

*SCPNS offers both traditional and flex co-op options. Flex co-op involves less classroom time, slightly higher tuition, and is offered based on seniority and availability.

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Busy Bees

Full day program

Ages 3–5 | 9:00 am–3:00 pm
Our full-day program combines both morning and afternoon sessions with outdoor play, rest time, and extended opportunities for learning and social growth.

  • Choose 2, 3, or 5 days/week

  • Schedule aligns with Playful Beginners + Skill Seekers
     

Tuition (Traditional Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: $600/month
• 3‑Day: $830/month
• 5‑Day: $1,240/month

Tuition (Flex Co‑Op):
• 2‑Day: ___
• 3‑Day: ___
• 5‑Day: ___

*SCPNS offers both traditional and flex co-op options. Flex co-op involves less classroom time, slightly higher tuition, and is offered based on seniority and availability.

Kirsten

“The teachers really care about the kids, and there are so many fun activities going on every day. My son went to the open house and cried when he had to leave the giant sand pit."

Lisa

"Nurturing and caring preschool. Parents and teachers are involved and passionate about creating a true play-based foundation for future schooling!"

Melissa

“I wish for everyone to have this phenomenal experience and memories for their kids during the vital preschool years.”

At SCPNS,

it's more than just a preschool...

it’s a place where children can play freely, grow confidently, and just be themselves. And parents? You’ll feel supported, connected, and part of something real.

Come see it for yourself, we’d love to show you around!

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