Question 1

1.) How old does my child have to be to start at ANS?

Accepted Answer

Your child must be two years old by October 1 in order to attend. Children who have not yet turned two by the start of the school year (late August/early September) will begin late, after turning two.

Question 2

2.) What size is ANS? What is the ratio of adults to children?

Accepted Answer

ANS is licensed to hold a maximum of 45 children per day between the ages of 2 and 6. The ratio is, at minimum, 1:5 at all times. Our membership usually consists of 40-50 families.

Question 3

3.) What does a typical day look like?

Accepted Answer

Our daily schedule (undefined)offers opportunities for mixed-age free play and snack and activities within same-age groups. Our day begins at 9 AM and ends at 11:50 AM (Discovery Room) or 12 PM (Art & Block Rooms).

Question 4

4.) How much is tuition?

Accepted Answer

Our current annual tuition fees for 2024-2025 are as follows. Tuition increases annually.

2 days/week - $4020
3 days/week - $5530
4 days/week - $7040
5 days/week - $8140

Tuition is divided into 10 equal payments: payment #1 (commitment fee) is due upon enrollment, and payments #2-10 are assessed in the months of August through April.
 
We offer a multiple child discount of 10% per year, where a family's first child is charged full tuition, and any additional children receive the discount. Please note that the discount does not apply to Lunch Bunch, Summer Camp, or Drop-In Days.

Question 5

5.) Do you offer any extended care?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Lunch Bunch.(undefined)

Question 6

6.) Is there a summer program?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Summer Camp.(undefined)

ALTADENA NURSERY SCHOOL

a Pasadena Parent Cooperative

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