Where children learn and grow through play.

At UPNS, children spend their days exploring through joyful play—building with sand and water, creating art, singing, and discovering the outdoors. Through play, they naturally build confidence, curiosity, and lasting friendships. For 60 years, our parent-teacher cooperative has made school a warm, welcoming community that feels like home.

Candid photograph of children engaged in joyful outdoor play on the sunny UPNS playground
Toddler painting at the outdoor easel in the Kitten Room
Children and teachers playing with the colorful rainbow parachute in the Kangaroo Room
Children singing and dancing with ribbons during weekly music class
Children playing outdoors with water and sensory setups in the Kangaroo Room yard
Dolphin Room children exploring the sand pit and playground outdoors
Children running and playing during weekly soccer enrichment class
Children enjoying creative movement and dance class together
Children practicing balance and focus during weekly Taekwondo class
Toddlers exploring and playing together in the Kitten Room outdoor yard

What Parents Say

Our Educators

Teachers who really get to know your child.

Our teachers bring years of early-childhood experience and work closely with parents throughout the school day.

Portrait of UPNS teacher Lorraine Smith-Jones in the classroom environment

Lorraine Smith-Jones

School Director

Portrait of UPNS teacher Ana Flores in the classroom environment

Ana Flores

Administration Manager

Portrait of UPNS teacher Veronica Martell in the classroom environment

Veronica Martell

Kitten Room Teacher

School Memories

Traditions that bring families together.

Throughout the year, UPNS families come together for games, trips, camping, seasonal celebrations, and plenty of shared memories.

Children and families playing games on the sunny UPNS playground during Family Fun Day.

Family Fun Day (Spring)

Our biggest fundraising event of the year, where the playground comes alive with game booths, races, student exhibits, and raffle prizes.

UPNS children and families enjoying a spring field trip at Underwood Family Farms.

Underwood Farm Trip (Spring)

A beloved spring field trip where children and families visit Underwood Family Farms to ride tractors, pick produce, and meet farm animals.

Parents Are Part of the School, Too

At UPNS, parents are part of the school. Families help in classrooms, attend meetings, care for the campus, and work with teachers to make the school run.