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 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 2026-2027 are as follows. Tuition increases annually.

Discovery Room Tuition (2-3 yr olds)
2 days/week   $4,160
3 days/week   $6,000
4 days/week - $7,680

Art & Block Room Tuition (3-5 yr olds)
3 days/week   $5,760
4 days/week   $7,360
5 days/week - $8,800

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. 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.

Question 6

6.) Is there a summer program?

Accepted Answer

Please see: Summer Camp.

ALTADENA NURSERY SCHOOL

a Pasadena Parent Cooperative

FAQS

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

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

3.) What does a typical day look like?

4.) How much is tuition?

5.) Do you offer any extended care?

6.) Is there a summer program?