NOVATO PARENTS NURSERY SCHOOL, INC

Hours

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 3 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to NOVATO PARENTS NURSERY SCHOOL, INC.

1. October 29, 2025Most recent inspection visit
2. August 16, 2024Inspection visit
3. August 29, 2023Inspection visit

Amenities and accessibility

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How the reviews split

The 5.0 average comes from 12 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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From Google

Recent parent reviews

• ★★★★★

  I moved to Novato in the middle of the Covid global pandemic. It was lonely as a stay at home parent to a young child, isolating. So when I was looking for a preschool for my daughter, I was also looking for a community for myself as well as for her, and I found that at NPNS. It is truly a unique and incredible school with an amazing director (Clare) who brings kindness and calm and wonder to every moment, kind and caring teachers (Lauryn and Lindsey - who both have children at the school!) and a community of caregivers - parents, grandparents, and other guardians - who all believe in the child-led, play-based philosophy of the school and who care for your child as if they were their own. I've made friends I know will last a lifetime - and so has my daughter!

  Nancy PageApr 30, 2024
• ★★★★★

  I learned about NPNS through my sister and sister in law, they both sent their kids here and had really positive experiences. I am so happy we started our daughter this year. It is a coop so there is some family involvement like working one day a week in the preschool which is one of the main reasons I joined. I love being able to get a first hand look of my daughter learning through play and how she is interacting with her peers. I also love that it is mainly outdoors, play based, child centered, and Reggio Emilia inspired. The teachers are so supportive, nurturing, and have so much knowledge on child development. If a coop preschool can work for your schedule I highly recommend enrolling your child. I am so happy to have found this special school/community.

  Dominique SauveNov 16, 2023
• ★★★★★

  Wonderful experience and interaction with teachers and school community. Great parent co-op nursery school and friendly and caring parents. My family are new to Novato city and my 2.5 yo daughter started going to this school for the very first time. She wakes up every morning and wanted me to take her to school☺️

  Mercede LorestanyNov 15, 2023
• ★★★★★

  An amazing school that is like being in a family! The children are able to play and learn in a beautiful, safe environment and find their own path to thriving. Parents get the opportunity to be a part of their child's education, contribute to the school's operations, and learn a lot themselves. The teaching staff is first rate and everyone works toward the best possible experience for the children.

  Andrew ShuckOct 11, 2023
• ★★★★★

  A beautiful community with learning opportunities for the whole family. Mostly outdoor play-based, so a huge upside is avoiding the germs and illnesses that we experienced at another toddler care location. The creative activities that are offered daily are impressive. The teachers are highly credentialed while remaining holistic. Parents and other working caregivers gain just as much as they give by interacting with the little ones and I’m so grateful for the many caring folks that have supported my child at NPNS.

  Annie Bridges LittlerJun 8, 2023
• ★★★★★

  I feel so lucky to have found Novato Parents Nursery School! We just started our second school year and could not be happier with the whole experience. We moved to Novato the summer before my oldest started kindergarten. I had just quit my fulltime job and kept my younger guy home for a full year as we all got adjusted to our new environment and routine. I knew at 2.5 years he was getting restless at home with me and was in need of more stimulation and his own friends. I knew it was going to be a hard transition though since he was very attached to me and was not crazy about the idea of being left by himself at school. NPNS turned out to be the perfect solution for us. I started him out at 2 days a week and worked one of those days in the classroom with him which really made him feel at ease and adjust quickly. He really loved the day we spent together at school. It has been such an amazing experience to watch him and all of the other children grow over the course of the year. He has made so many good friends and I've also grown close to the other children and working parents. It has brought us closer to be able to share this school experience together and I am really cherishing this last year of preschool with him before he starts kindergarten next year. This school is flexible to the child's needs and I was able to add an additional day to his schedule once he was ready. They also have an extended day "lunch bunch" program which he has started this year and loves! Financially NPNS has also been a huge blessing. One of the deciding factors for me quitting work in the first place was the astronomical cost of fulltime childcare. I was worried we would not be able to afford preschool based on the rates we paid for my older son, but NPNS tuition has been kept very affordable due to its co-op model of parent involvement. I love working in the classroom assisting and learning from the teachers. Our new Director is fantastic, she has so much enthusiasm that she brings to the school. It really has been fun to see all of the great changes being made at the school and watching the excitement of the children as they learn and explore in such a nurturing environment. Although it makes me sad to think that my son will graduate this year, luckily I have a one year old who will get to go through the program! She is currently in the "infant room" a unique program this school offers which enables parents with younger children to still work at the school on a day their preschooler attends. We are so glad to have found this community of awesome teachers and families!

  Joelle MurphyOct 10, 2019

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.