Portuguese Bend Cooperative Nursery School

Founded in 1953 and located in beautiful Abalone Cove, Portuguese Bend Nursery School is a unique parent-participation cooperative Preschool serving 3-year and 4-year old children living in the South Bay and beyond.

Our school is located on the beach in Abalone Cove of Palos Verdes Peninsula. We have a gated drive with no outside vehicle traffic. In order to preserve our beautiful beach and its access road, we require a carpool system to and from school.

The parent-participation nursery school is one in which families work together to provide a unique and special school experience for their children. Portuguese Bend Nursery School is one of these schools, one that is operated by the families it serves. Our school program is guided by a professionally trained Director, who is also our Yellow Bird teacher for the younger children. Our Red Bird teacher guides our older class of children.

The beauty of the surroundings and physical setup at Abalone Cove provide an atmosphere where children can grow and develop in
many directions. We have structured learning times and lots of choice time. We believe that an enjoyable first school experience, without unnecessary pressure, can give a child an enthusiasm for school and may lead to future academic success in kindergarten and elementary school.

As parents, we hope to increase our knowledge of child development during the first years of life and improve parent-child relationships through professional guidance and shared experiences with other parents.

Child Ages:

3 years - 5 years

Licenses & Accreditations:

California Department of Social Services: Community Care Licensing Division

Preschool:

Yes

Hours of Operation:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:45 am to 11:45 am.