Hastings Ranch Nursery School
Preschool in Pasadena, CA 91107
Hastings Ranch Nursery School is a non-profit corporation with membership comprised of all families enrolled during the school year. We are licensed by the State of Californias Department of Health and Social Services to provide an enriched developmental program for children ages two through five. HRNS is equipped for these ages and meets or exceeds all State, County, and City regulations for health, sanitation, safety and teacher/child ratios. The Community Care Licensing Division of the California Department of Social Services evaluates our school yearly.
HRNS is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the leading national professional organization for early childhood educators. NAEYC sets stringent, comprehensive criteria for accreditation to insure high-quality programs for young children.
HRNS is an interracial, non-sectarian parent participation nursery school founded in 1953 by parents wanting quality education for their children.
- Licenses & Accreditations:
- California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division - NAEYC Accredited
- Preschool:
- Yes
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Learning to live together with differences perceived positively is our cooperative philosophy and building self-esteem through mastery of skills in all areas of development is our goal. We believe everyone is special, everyone is unique, and everyone is lovEducation
Research indicates that young children learn best using their senses to explore concrete experiences and that they need many opportunities to initiate learning on their own and need periods of choice alternating with periods of guidance. The daily routine is simple but consistent because we know children feel more secure when there is order in their lives. Group times, self-directed play, and quiet times are part of the curriculum.
Classes are small with children in multi-aged groups. The adult/child ratio is low and the facility is secure, spacious, and exciting. Children have time and space to learn and to grow. Children leave HRNS eager to learn and excited about school.
HRNS strives to nurture the whole family by providing support, partnership, and resources that enable parents to meet the challenges of parenting. Parents at HRNS are committed to the education and socialization of their children and are willing to spend the time and energy to be involvEducation They provide a variety of snacks, share talents and family traditions, and take an active role in their childrens learning when they work in the classroom. Our parents are valued for their dedication to quality education and their understanding of the uniqueness of each child.
