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.

Come Visit UPNS ♥

Candid photograph of children engaged in joyful outdoor play on the sunny UPNS playground

Kangaroo Room child balancing on colorful stepping blocks in the outdoor yard

Toddlers exploring and playing on the outdoor water slide in the Kitten Room yard

Dolphin Room children smiling and enjoying pretend play in the playground playhouse

Children gathered in festive traditional attire holding handmade paper lanterns for Lunar New Year

Children collaboratively building colorful magnetic structures at the outdoor picnic table

Child exploring gardening and sensory water play in the outdoor yard

Dolphin Room children sharing snacks and lunch together at the outdoor picnic table

Children building creative magnetic tile towers together on the classroom carpet

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 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

Our Classrooms

Three classrooms for different stages of preschool.

Each room is shaped around the children’s age and stage, with experienced teachers, plenty of time to play, and parents helping alongside the classroom team.

Kitten Room

18 months to 2.5 years old

Our youngest children explore water, sand, paint, blocks, and outdoor play. Teachers guide toddlers through smooth school transitions and partner with parents on potty training at your child’s pace.

Kangaroo Room

2.5 to 3.5 years old

Kangaroo children spend their days pretending, building, painting, climbing, talking, and learning how to play through ideas and disagreements with friends.

Dolphin Room

3.5 to 5 years old

Our oldest preschoolers take their ideas further through longer games, group projects, stories, outdoor challenges, and growing responsibility in the classroom.

What Parents Say

"UPNS has been the most wonderful experience for our family. Emma has blossomed into a confident, curious little girl. The teachers truly know each child as an individual, and the co-op community has become like a second family."
Sarah & Mike T. Parents of Emma, Dolphin Room

"Being a co-op parent was something we were unsure about at first, but it turned out to be the best part. We get to see Noah's world firsthand, and the community of families we've met is incredible."
James & Linda C. Parents of Noah, Kangaroo Room

"The Kitten Room was perfect for Arya's smooth transition into school. The teachers were so patient and nurturing. UPNS's cooperative model means I always know exactly what's happening in the classroom."
Priya M. Parent of Arya, Kitten Room

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.

Lorraine Smith-Jones

School Director

Ana Flores

Office Administrator

Veronica Martell

Kitten Room Teacher

Meet our team →

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.

Explore all UPNS School Traditions →

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.