7 years later - we're back! My son's first day at Village was 3 days after his 2nd birthday (yay for taking kids that aren't potty trained!!!) He loves the school as much as his sister did. Upgrades: The school has been upgraded a bit since my daughter was here which is fabulous. There's new play structures, new furniture, revolving imagination role play section, tons of new books and toys. Parent Involvement: The parents are just as involved as they were back in my daughter's village days too. It truly is just like having your friends watch your kid(s). Parents prep snacks, supervisor play areas and do projects. The creativity of parents is amazing - the help to come up with new snack ideas and projects is also amazing for those that aren't as creative. For snacks, the kids have had pancakes, DIY parfait cups, cold press juices and smoothies (made during project and tasted during snack time!)and delicious banana scones. Projects have been everything from cutting fruit for snacks to self portraits New "Friends": Our son refers to his classmates as his "best friends" and looks forward to seeing them every school day. He carried around his class photo pointing and telling us the names of each of his new friends. Field Trips: The monthly field trips are a great way to get out of the classroom. We've gone to the SF Zoo, a fire station, a rodeo, a pumpkin patch, the library, aquarium and even did a grocery store scavenger hunt! It's such a treat when the parents have just as much fun as the kiddos. read more

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It went well connecting with Wendy at the time to tour the preschool. The preschool is extremely clean with beautiful children art decor hanging and all the children's cute fun art projects. Wendy answered and clarified all the questions I had regarding the school and fees etc. My son has been going to Village for a year now and it has been an absolute joy, and I'm so grateful to have found such a loving community of parents. I'm grateful for the amazing, reliable, and nurturing teachers that help care, comfort, and teach my boy. I will definitely be enrolling my other little boy next year! read more

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We absolutely love our village! Our daughter started here at 2 after being home with us her whole life, and we have been so amazed by how she has blossomed. Going to school is a huge highlight of her week-- she loves running into school every morning to see her teachers and friends. She comes home excited about all of the projects she gets to do. What makes this place special is the community: as parents without family nearby, we have found a true village here. The teachers are patient, attentive, and so invested in our daughter's growth and we're constantly touched by how other parents genuinely care about her too. We love how involved families are in shaping the school. Parents and caregivers are always ready and willing to jump in to help. There is also a fun curriculum, monthly field trips, and seasonal celebrations. We feel so lucky to be part of a place that values all of our voices and experiences. VNS is not just a school; it is the supportive, joyful village we all needed. I could not recommend it more! read more

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My child is about to graduate from Village Nursery School and it has been such a great experience for our family! The community is so warm, kind and supportive! read more

Village Nursery is such a bright light in our lives! We were nervous looking for daycare options in the Bay Area for our daughter, and Village came highly recommended from a family friend. This place is amazing and we're so lucky we found such a wonderful co-op that relies on play based, child centered curriculum! Our daughter has now been here for seven months and absolutely loves the teachers and other students! The parent and teacher commitment and involvement is unmatched and it's been so fun to see how much our daughter has grown here since she started! read more

My child goes to this school and I am looking Forward to putting my second child here too. The vibe is perfect, my daughter loves the play based learning. I think it is the perfect type of learning for playful bright kids. read more

Village Nursery School - Dramatic play area - Preschools Near Me - Daly City, California

I feel so lucky that we found VNS! It's not just a regular preschool/daycare. The teachers and families are so committed to make this place better in many ways! This is my daughter's first school experience so it took her a few weeks to adjust but teachers and families provided a lot of support to make the transitions as easy as possible. After a few months, she loved going to school and couldn't wait to go to school everyday! One thing I really like is that the kids also get to go on field trips once a month, which I think is very unique that other schools don't have. Overall, I agree that it does require more effort to join a co-op school due to many obligations but you also get to make friends, learn from other parents, and have that community support through family meetings and workdays. read more

My daughter has been attending Village for 7 months now and absolutely loves it! As a first time parent I was overwhelmed looking for daycare for my baby and making sure i chose the right place for her. I toured VNS and knew this was a place I felt comfortable with her being in. We love the co-op community feel, the ability to have my mom help out weekly to be able to afford childcare & of course Teacher Debbie, Brianna & Brittany who make this place the best place for the kids! read more

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When we found Village Nursery School it was the first time we had ever heard of a co-op. We really loved the parent participation aspect of it. We're fortunate that we have some flexibility with our work so we can participate in the school and the community. Our first child really blossomed and thrived while at VNS. They are play-based and spend tons of time outdoors. Our daughter was also beyond prepared for Kindergarten. We currently have our second child enrolled and we're extremely happy. He has grown and learned so much in just the few months since he started. We look forward to watching and being part of his growth and the growth of the other kiddos as well. One of the most valuable aspects of Village is the community. From the teachers to the parents/grandparents/caregivers/etc. and even the alumni families the community and camaraderie is so strong. Village is the perfect name for this school because it really lives up to the saying "It takes a village!" read more

Good school, great experience! I had a really positive time here--supportive staff, friendly environment, and quality education. Would definitely recommend! read more

When I first heard about Village Nursery, I thought it was an interesting way to be involved in your child's first education experience with the weekly volunteer days. What I didn't realize was the 70 year history of such a special place to build community and friendships. Parenting is definitely a humbling experience, and having a child at the beginning of the pandemic made us very aware of our child's need to be exposed to social situations. We started right when my little one was 25 months, and it was a very rough adjustment. Another family saw his understandably tough transition, and recommended a book to read to him about going to school. We had other parents check-in with us and send us photos so we knew how he was doing on the days they worked. I cannot emphasize how supported we felt from the teachers and other families, and realized it's all the in the name...it really "takes a Village." I love the fact that the parents (we see involvement from both dads and moms) are all there to support each other during this wild ride of parenting, but also that I get to be a part of their child's growth and development and get to know my little one's friends. It's a co-op, so that means it is run by families...with monthly meetings, monthly job tasks, maintenance hours, and fundraising goals. It's a lot, but it's all to build that community and create a space for our kids to grow and thrive. And the teachers create a curriculum that sparks social-emotional growth and curiosity of learning that will continue throughout our child's education. We've only been here a year, but feel the magic of the Village community and know we will be enrolling our 10month old when they turn 2. Oh, and another plus? Your child doesn't have to be potty trained at the time of enrollment...the teachers were very helpful and supportive during our potty training journey and now our little one is fully potty trained! read more

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We started this fall and are loving it. It's a great school and community. The teacher and curriculum are high quality and most importantly our daughter is happy and very well supported. read more

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I love that my son loves going to school but this did not happen overnight! If you are a parent, you know what I mean when I say it's a normal feeling to be bouncing back and forth from worrying and relief. When my son was 2.5 years old, we were worried on how he would do in a social environment especially since he was a COVID baby. It did not take very long to feel that sweet relief when drop offs were easier and he would say Bye when it was time for me to leave him. Enrolling him to Village Nursery School was the best decision for him. He's thriving! His language and social skills have developed, and that is due to the environment and space, the caring teachers, the workday parents, and the kids. The families that we've met are incredible and we thoroughly enjoy getting to know the diverse, talented, dedicated, and fun parents and teachers. read more

Village Nursery School - Director and Teacher Brittany reading to the kids outside - Preschools Near Me - Daly City, California

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I hadn't heard of co-op preschools until last year and we're so glad we found Village. It ended up being a great fit for our family and our son has truly blossomed in the past year. He was a very shy 2 year old who took a long time to warm up, even to relatives. But at Village, we found a nurturing environment lovingly curated by dedicated teachers and parents. At first we noticed how the older kids would naturally check on and look after our son whenever he cried or felt sad. Then our fellow co-op parents would come up to us and glow about our son's growth and milestones. We were hooked! The co-op work shifts really fostered a community where we all looked after each other's kids. Now at 3, our son's vocabulary has exploded, his emotional growth has made him a very caring older brother, and he surprises us all the time: Saying hi to neighbors unprompted, laughing and dancing at a graduation party in a room of people he just met, and giving hugs to all his relatives. We're very happy to be part of the Village family! read more

Amazing school my son has been attending for 1 year. He is thriving thanks to teachers, parents and kids.

Both of my children graduated from Village Nursery School and my family deeply appreciated the co-op format of the this preschool. We were looking to find an early education option where we could participate and be part of our children's gateway to learning. Village allowed us to support our children's transition into schooling through meaningful engagements with the curriculum, the students and the guardian community there. My children were both supported in developing social and emotional learning strategies, academic skills and multicultural education at their developmental stage. Parents/guardians who volunteered to support preschool teachers were also invited to learn more about facilitating learning for pre-k students, and younger. Through tasks like making snacks for the students, creating a arts and craft project, or being a yard watcher, many guardians really created a space for students to thrive. Teacher Ari and Teacher May have been two of the most committed teachers I've met and were dedicated in engaging their students with creativity and kindness. They were also firm with their boundaries. Village Nursery is a fantastic community. We have made life-long friends and learned so much about supporting our children in their educational journey. read more

Village Nursery School - Pre-K students lining up to go into the classroom after playground time - Preschools Near Me - Daly City, California

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After many preschool tours and experiences with multiple preschools with my first child since we moved, Village Nursery School was certainly the best choice for my second child. Director Brittany, Teacher Debbie and Teacher Briana have done a phenomenal job with the play based curriculum for 2 to 5 year olds. The Teachers and Parents create an engaging, positive, and warm environment for kids and adults. There are so many opportunities for families to be involved in their child's learning and development. The friendships and connections you make at this school will likely last for years to come. I'm telling you the parents are not the same in public elementary schools. The one thing I hear often is the amount of work for a cooperative school but the work you put in shows tenfold for your child, the school, and community. It only prepares you to be a better parent, friend, supporter for teachers and educators, and individual. If you're hesitant about joining a cooperative, I challenge you to be brave and try it. You're not going to regret it! read more

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We are in our 4th year at Village and decided to keep our four-year-old in preschool one more year rather than having him go to TK. It was absolutely the right decision! Village is play-based and the social learning opportunities are excellent. My son loves being one of the "big kids" now and helping out the 2-year-olds. The teachers are incredible and provide small group time for age appropriate academics for the kids headed to kindergarten in the fall. The monthly fieild trips to library, fire station, rodeo, beach, pumpkin patch (and on and on) are so engaging and also change from year to year. The parent community has provided so much support and care foe my kids and family, we are lucky to have spent our early years as a family at Village! read more

My son attended Village in 1988! I loved participating as a parent and Barbara was an amazing teacher.....I am now looking for my grand daughter and so happy to see it's still around Jeanine read more

I sent my two kids to Village. TBH like a lot of people cost was a big factor. I was initially hesitant about the co-op style, but it was a very good experience. You get to be involved with your child's development and you're able to build relationships with other parents. It's in the name, it really does take a village and having a community that chips in to make the community and school better is the biggest factor after being at the school for 5 years. Big plus is they help with potty training and can start at 2 years old. There is more outdoor area than there is indoor area, which is great for your energetic kiddos. The school is well equipped for various types of outdoor play. Water tables, balls, swings, climbing structures and slides. Indoors is great as well, as there are many stations for the kids to choose from, reading, sensory, dramatic play, and parent lead projects. The program is play based but there is a pre-k program(numbers and letters) for when your kid turns 4 to get ready for TK or kindergarten. read more

This co-op was the perfect fit for our family. I love that I got to be a part of my child's first education experience. She has grown so much in the past year since she began school. In particular, her social skills, confidence, and speech have developed quickly. The teachers are positive and caring. Everyone works very hard to make the school the best place for the students. read more

We had a wonderful experience sending both our kids (8 and 5) to Village. We loved having the opportunity to be active participants in our children's early education experience. As an added bonus we were able to connect with the other families and really know the little village that is helping raise our children. Teacher Ari and Teacher May are the absolute best! Thank you a million times over for loving our kids as your own and preparing them for kindergarten. read more

Wonderful school. Beautiful. Great ECE teachers. Best art projects. Families who care about community.

To say that we love Village Nursery is an understatement. Trying to find a place for our daughter to go while we transitioned to the next step of daycare was so stressful and we were so scared we would make the wrong choice. I mean how does one choose a place to send the most important person in your life and feel comfortable doing it? The answer is Village Nursery. From the first time I saw it I loved it and now with our daughter going there I love it even more because of the incredible teacher, experiences and just community of parents. She is constantly learning new things in a loving and safe environment and I could not have asked for more. She goes on field trips, she has daily activities, she learns to share and take turns and she has amazing teachers and staff to help her through every step. Came highly recommended by a colleague who said that since his daughters graduated that he misses it and that he made lifelong friends with the other parents! Truly is a community and I hope you'll get to experience it too! read more

I'm so glad to have found Village for both my children's early education. The teachers, parents and kids are all so welcoming. My daughter (6) has so many core memories from Village and now my son (4) does too. I love the community we have become a part of. The parents end up as friends! You can trust them to look after your child(ren) when they are the work day parent. The teachers and board keep you in the know as well. My kids are thriving thanks to Village. read more

My daughter loves Village Nursery, and so do I! The teachers are very knowledgeable, compassionate, and fun. My daughter enjoys going to school every day and has made so many new friends. Easily the best nursery environment I could ask for. Thanks, Village! read more

I am very disappointed that this nursery which should focus only play and that sort of thing with kids, tries to engage in political indoctrination of parents. I was SEVERELY disappointed when I got an email from them asking us to attend a training. I used to suggest this school to other parents constantly, but that has changed and I will try to steer parents away from this co op. read more

My child has been going to Village for 5mths now, the school is a fanastic Co-op. Everyone at the school was so welcoming when we started and always happy to explain things or help you when needed. Teacher Barbara is a wonderful. She sings, plays piano and guitar and even plays chase in the yard, all the kids adore her and they learn alot from being a good friend to safety(the focus topic changes monthly) They have monthly field trips and hot lunches. The programme has a good mix of mat time, activites and free play including a hour of play outside where they have a really big yard and play structure. I really like that the kids have a turn once a week singing a song with a plastic mircophone to the class...what a great way to start kids early on getting used to public speaking ;) I really think the school is a hidden gem in Daly City. Update My second child now attends Village My first child LoVeD Village n his graduation ceremony was super cute he loves his yearbook!! We have a new Director (teacher Barbara retired :'( ), school and program have been updated read more

Village Nursery School is so much more than a day care or preschool. As a co-op, it is a place where children, parents, and family members thrive as a community with the collaboration and support of its amazing staff, Ari & May, and the parent board. My son recently graduated from the Pre-K program and began attending Village as soon as he turned 2 years old in 2019. He has a close relationship with his caring & nurturing teachers and with the friends that he has made at Village. He is definitely ready for TK in the fall, both socio-emotionally and academically, and his father and I have Village to thank for this. read more

I am so lucky to have found this school! Our kid loves the teachers and other children. Teacher Ari is the BEST!!! It's also a great deal in comparison to other schools we have looked at in the area. All parents are encouraged to participate. Meeting the other families and getting to know them all is an added bonus! We love it! read more

Our preschooler truly enjoys Village! He started when he was 2 years old and has grown so much socially, emotionally, and intellectually. He's now almost 3 and enrolled in their summer program and enrolled for the following academic year. The great thing about Village is that your child doesn't have to be potty trained when they start. Village accepts kiddos at 2 years old and will even help you potty train them. This is a big deal as many of us parents know! The community is awesome and very accepting of all families. It's a co-op community so you are expected to do a work day once a week in the mornings and help with fundraising events and attend monthly school meetings. Really not hard at all and it's actually nice to know what's going on at your kid's school and being part of the decision making process. Which is so key for early education. Teachers are attentive and really care about your child's well being and development. They create a safe environment while giving your child the freedom to grow in a play based environment. The programming is structured and your child gets to develop their public speaking skills during their weekly share day. There are monthly field trips and each month is dedicated to a new subject that is integrated throughout the curriculum. JAMaROO is also part of the weekly curriculum so your child gets to do music and movement classes taught by a JAMaROO professional. Very diverse students and families and did I mention that tuition is extremely reasonable! They offer early drop off at 8am and you can pick up your kid as late as 5:45pm Very ideal for working parents! Love this place and highly recommend read more

They are so bad in getting back to you. Even if you leave a message. So disappointed!

My daughter went to this school 5-7 years ago under Mrs. Barbara and Mrs. Theresa. We never had problems with this school. Parents will need a little of their time and effort at this school, which is good. We do need to get involved. My youngest daughter will go this school when she probably turns 2. The outside is different now, they painted everything. It is located in a quiet neighborhood and very close to a theatre and restaurants. read more

What an amazing find in Daly City! Kids get a great variety of experiences and learn to socialize and problem solve through play. Teachers Roxanne and Theresa lead the way in creating a super-positive atmosphere where all students and parents are welcomed and included. There is a large dramatic play area and tons of developmentally appropriate toys. You won't believe the large play structure in the yard. The kids all love it there. Prepare to be very involved - whether or not you are a "participating" parent in actually working during school days, there are a variety of participation requirements that keep you connected. So glad we found VNS! read more

Both of my children attended preschool here (between 2004 & 2008) and still ask to go back and visit Barbara. It was a nurturing, fun and safe environment and one that I felt comfortable having our family be a part of. Barbara plays the guitar and sings with the children and fosters independence and respect in a warm atmosphere. It is a parent participation school so your involvement is part of the experience that enhances your child's introduction to planned activities where they learn to transition from group rug time to snack time at the table to free choice activities, etc. I encourage you to take a tour and see for yourself! read more

My son gives Village Nursery two thumbs up and 5 STAR rating! My son (age 3) has been attending Village Nursery School for the past three months and he loves it! When I tell him that he needs to go bed because he has school in the morning, he anxiously says, "With Teacher Barbara?" And I say, "Yes." He goes on to say... "I like Teacher Barbara and I like my school too." He has been attending for a short time and in this short time, he is starting to recognize his numbers and letters. Village Nursery School is a co-operative nursery school and there is a level of parent participation that is expected. Village Nursery offers a play-base learning environment. The children preparing for kindergarten are given "Pre-K" time to work on their alphabet, numbers, fine motor skills, etc. They school has a relaxing loft area where the children can read or play. The backyard, has a lunch area, swing set and a great size play structure. If you are interested in an affordable co-op, Village Nursery is a school to tour. read more

All I can say is " there is no child left behind" in this intimate setting! This little nursery school is a gem found in the off skirt of Daly City Bart. It reminds me a lot of the inner city schools with its intimacy setting and diversity. The director Lynette has an extensive experience in directing and teaching with a co op. She brings abc, numbers, science, story/circle time, music and friend time. If you have the time please tour and consider! read more

My son just graduated from Village and we had a very lovely experience. I love the Co-op idea and being involved in my childs education.

My older two kids have graduated from this school and in the fall our youngest will attend. It has a very unique and friendly feeling to it. The children really feel like it's their home away from home. The daily curriculum includes numbers, colors, theme of the week, art projects, music, and more. There is open play time in the morning and my children love being able to pick an activity. They also love the huge play structure in the back yard! Our son is autistic and constantly elopes. Because of this he rarely enjoyed outside play structures when he was little. Village Nursery's play structure has been wonderful for him! If you're looking for a co-op preschool that is fun, educational, family centered and affordable, look no further! read more

My husband attended Village 25 years ago and my son just graduated this past May from Village. They both had the joy of having Barbara as their teacher. The families become your extended family and Teacher Barbara is someone my son still talks about even after starting kinder. Since it's a co-op you must be okay with other parents disaplining your child and you disaplining theirs. Parents are responsible for 1 work day a week, 1 lunch every other week, being oncall twice a month, a mandatory meeting once a month, and hours to complete twice a year. It may sound like a lot but just knowing you get to be involved in your child first school experience is amazing! My son developed social skills, compassion, respect and creativity at Village. Village has now become a tradition. read more