Earned the highest management score in Westminster. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
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Westminster Nursery School is a nonprofit, parent-participation cooperative preschool at 13660 University St in Westminster, California, serving children ages 2 through 4. Since its founding in 1965, it has grown into a 60-year institution with a devoted community, reflected in a perfect 5-star rating across 16 Yelp reviews. The center's play-based, child-directed curriculum and small intimate capacity of 24 foster strong parent-school bonds through active parental involvement in their children's learning. Prospective families should note that morning-only hours (8:30 am–1:00 pm) and the requirement for significant parent participation make this model better suited to families seeking part-time care and community engagement than to full-time working parents seeking center-based supervision.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based, child-directed and child-centered learning that integrates nurturing home environment with playful learning environment to support well-rounded development. Cooperative preschool model where parents actively participate in their children's learning.
Programs & activities: Age-appropriate programs including Parent & Me for 2-year-olds, 2-day preschool for 3-year-olds, and 3-day preschool for 4-year-olds. Small group classes with individual instruction.
What sets it apart: Parent participation cooperative preschool established in 1965. Located at Bolsa Chica Park. Small group, age-appropriate classes with child-centered instruction. Currently enrolling for fall. Tours by appointment.
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