Programs
Davis Parent Nursery School is a parent cooperative where children and parents learn and grow together. We are affiliated with the Davis Joint Unified School District through the adult education program – Davis Adult & Community Education. DPNS is truly a magical place where parents and teachers share the commitment to the children and creating a strong sense of community. At DPNS children learn valuable social skills, while enjoying stimulating, play-based educational activities that build upon children’s natural imagination and creativity.
Our youngest families join our Playgroup programs, with preschool-aged children joining our 2-day, 3-day, and 5-day programs. Likewise we also offer extended day options and summer camp programs.
5-Day Program
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 11:45am, for ages 3 years, 3 months to 4 years, 11 months*
The 5-Day Program is located at 426 West Eighth Street. In this program, children work on their social, emotional and physical skills that will prepare them for kindergarten. Parents continue their education in issues that are relevant to the preschool-age child.
5-Day children have the opportunity to co-enroll in Extended Day, which takes place at the same campus to provide ongoing care from 11:45am to as late as 4:30pm.
We follow the current COVID-19 CDC and DJUSD guidelines.
3-Day Program
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00am to 12pm, for ages 2 years, 9 months to 4 years, 8 months*
The 3-Day Program is located at 1447 Danbury Street (Montgomery Elementary School campus). This program promotes a deeper learning by encouraging collaborative relationships. With emphasis placed on encouraging social, emotional and physical development, learning opportunities invite growth, empowerment and mastery. Parents are supported in their experiences with preschool-aged children and their unique issues.
We follow the current COVID-19 CDC and DJUSD guidelines.
2-Day Program
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am to 11:30am, for ages 2 years, 3 months to 3 years, 3 months*
The 2-Day Program is located at 1447 Danbury Street (Montgomery Elementary School campus). The 2-Day Program provides a nurturing and a supportive environment for families as their children experience the school environment independently, often for the first time. A learning space is created to stimulate play and learning. The parent education component focuses on understanding the development of young children and supports parents' time in the classroom.
We follow the current COVID-19 CDC and DJUSD guidelines.
Baby and Me Playgroup, Mixed-Age Playgroups
Mixed-Age Group: Tuesday 9:30am to 11am for ages 18 to 27 months
Baby and Me: Wednesday 9:30am to 11am for ages 12 to 18 months
The Playgroup Program is located at 426 West Eighth Street and sometimes 1447 Danbury Street (Montgomery Elementary School campus)—depending on enrollment. This Parent-Child program is a wonderful introduction to nursery school for both the parent and the child. The child gets to play in a stimulating indoor/outdoor environment and enjoy social interactions with other children of similar age while the parents get to meet and talk to other parents of toddlers.
We follow the current COVID-19 CDC and DJUSD guidelines.
Extended Day
Monday through Friday, 11:45am - 4:30pm, for ages 3 years, 6 months to 5 years, 11 months*
Drop-in and monthly rates are available (see details)
The Extended Day Program is located at 426 West Eighth Street. This program offers children the opportunity to spend their afternoons engaged in enriching outdoor play. There are no parent participation requirements and children do not need to be enrolled in a DPNS program to participate in the Extended Day Program. Children must be at least 3.5 years of age and fully potty trained. The maximum age allowed is those enrolled in Kindergarten.
The program move inside only in cases of extreme weather. We follow the current COVID-19 CDC and DJUSD guidelines.
Summer Camp and Summer Extended Day
July 1 to July 25, 2024
Monday through Thursday, 9am to 11:45am for ages 3 years, 6 months to 5 years, 9 months**
DPNS Summer Camp is located at 426 West 8th Street and is ran as a parent cooperative with parents required to work one day per week of camp and complete a task time job. Priority enrollment is towards currently enrolled DPNS children.
* Age range exceptions are allowed, age is determined by birthday as of August 31 of the current school year
** Age is based on age as of July 1 of the current camp year