Fremont Parents’ Nursery School

A visiting dragonfly sparked a beautiful moment of child-led learning! From offering it an apricot to making keen observations, see how pure curiosity builds the foundations of science and empathy. Read Teacher Stacy’s full post! ✨👇

The Visiting Dragonfly — Fremont Parents' Nursery School "Hello Dragonfly!" Read how a simple moment in the garden allowed our students to practice their observation skills and demonstrate deep empathy. Teacher Stacy shares why inviting spontaneous curiosity is at the heart of our learning approach.

Hi everyone! 👋 We just published a new FPNS blog post by our very own parent, Tomomi! 🌟

She shares a fantastic reflection on teaming up with our teachers to research how we interact with our kids during playtime. It’s a great read on why the "little things" matter so much.

Check it out here: www.fpns.org/blog/the-science-of-play-one-parents-journey

The Science of Play: One Parent’s Journey — Fremont Parents' Nursery School What happens when parents and teachers team up to research how we interact with our kids during playtime? Read on for a wonderful reflection from FPNS parent Tomomi about the recent project presentation, the importance of open-ended materials, and why the "little things" matter so much.

REMINDER: The Messy Fun Fair is TOMORROW! 🎨💦

Join us for a full day of hands-on, messy play. Here is everything you need to know:

📍 Where: Fremont Parents' Nursery School (4200 Alder Ave)

⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Checklist for tomorrow:

✔️ Wear clothes that are made to get messy!
✔️ Bring a towel.
✔️ Pack a change of clothes for the ride home.
✔️ Bring your friends!

🎟️ It’s NOT too late to get tickets!

You can purchase tickets at the door for one of our 3 sessions: 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, or 1:00 PM time slot.

Or get them online now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/messy-fun-fair

See you there! 👋

Messy Fun Fair 🫟 Messy play isn’t just fun — it’s how kids learn best. So let them dig in, get messy, and enjoy every squishy, bubbly moment. And don’t worry — we’ll take care of the cleanup! Water Play Foam Party Mud KitchenCar and dinosaur wash Chia seed huntAnd more!Activities designed for ages 2...

DINE-OUT & MAKE A DIFFERENCE! 🍔

We are thrilled to partner with Lazy Dog Restaurant for a special three-day fundraising event to support Fremont Parents' Nursery School!

Here is how you can help:
Dine at the Newark Lazy Dog location during the dates below, and they will generously donate 15% of your total bill back to our nursery school!

THE DETAILS:

🗓️ WHEN: Monday, April 13th – Wednesday, April 15th

⏰ TIME: 11 AM – Close (All day!)

📍 WHERE: Lazy Dog Restaurant, 3100 Newpark Mall, Newark, CA 94560

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

Dine-In: Show this flyer to your server (save it to your phone!) and mention you're there for the fundraiser.

Takeout: Order online at lazydogrestaurants.com, select the Newark location, and use the organization code 01NEWARK at checkout so the school gets credit!

Let's make this a tasty success. Treat yourself to a great meal and help support our school community!

At FPNS, parents don’t just drop off—they join the circle. We are building a community that learns and grows side-by-side.

Swipe left ⬅️ to see exactly what makes a Co-op different from a traditional preschool and why families love this model.

👀 Want to see what we’re all about? Come meet us!

We have two big opportunities coming up to meet our teachers, learn about our philosophy, and get info on Fall Enrollment and our 2026 Summer Camp:

🌱 Fremont Kids Education Expo
🗓️ Saturday, Feb 28th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Kimber Hills Preschool
39700 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539
Come say hi at our booth—we’ll be handing out wildflower seed packets for you to plant at home! 🌼

🏡 FPNS Open House
🗓️ Sunday, March 1st
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Fremont Parents’ Nursery School
4200 Alder Ave, Fremont
Bring your little ones to explore our space and see the school in action.

Can’t wait to meet you there! 👋

Coffee, conversation, and creativity. ☕️🗣️🎨

We had an amazing turnout for our parent ed meeting today! 🌟 We dove deep into the concept of play—discussing what it really means 💭, sharing our core childhood memories, and recalling the last time we actually “played.” 🧸

But to truly understand it, we had to do it. From playing with building blocks 🧱 and making music 🎶, to playing ball outside ⚽️ and getting creative with paint, crafts, and play dough 👐✨, we reconnected with that sense of wonder our kids feel every day.

Big thank you to our teachers for the breakfast and for guiding us through such a meaningful morning. 🙏

It’s not just about the kids learning—it’s about parents learning, too. This is community. This is FPNS. 💛

Our garden has become a vibrant hub for play-based learning! 🎨🪴 It’s here that children discover a beautiful truth: consistent nurturing helps everything grow—from the tiny seeds in the soil to the potential within themselves. 🌱💖✨

We love watching these lessons take root as they explore the natural world and, of course, hunt for wriggly worms! 🐛🔍🌍🌷 🍎✨

A huge thank you from all of us at FPNS to the Candlelighters Ghost House and our wonderful Fremont community! We are so grateful for your incredible generosity and for the support that helps our school thrive 🧡