Sunnymont-Westside Parent Participation Nursery School

Children learn through play at this parent-participation preschool in San Jose. Teachers plan a curriculum and prepare activities that encourage social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Daily experiences include art, music, science, math, creative play, literacy, movement, and exploration of the natural world. Children develop at their own pace with guidance from adults who help extend their play and learning. Families work alongside teachers in the classroom and contribute to the school's operations, making parent involvement part of the program. The school describes its approach as a partnership among parents, teachers, and children. Its specialties include play-based learning and family participation in preschool education.