Sunnymont-Westside Parent Participation Nursery School

Sunnymont-Westside Parent Participation Nursery School

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Sunnymont Westside~ A community-centered parent participation nursery school in the San Jose Area.

At Sunnymont-Westside Parent Co-op Nursery School, we believe children learn best through play. Children are encouraged to develop at their own rate in a safe and warm environment with art, music, science, math, creative play, literacy, and movement activities a part of all classes. Our teachers plan a curriculum with specific learning goals in mind, providing students with many opportunities for

Photos from Sunnymont-Westside Parent Participation Nursery School's post 06/10/2026

WHY PROCESS ART?

Process art focuses on the creative process rather than the final product.

When we provide children with opportunities to explore open ended activities they build critical thinking, problem solving skills, and creativity. Without a direct instruction, children are able to explore materials and create their own individual outcome. Using various materials can help build motor skills while exploring sensory inputs can aide in emotional regulation. It is our hope that non-directed play can provide children with the confidence and independence to become life-long learners!

Learn more about our child-led, parent participation program:

www.SunnymontWestside.org

06/06/2026

Join us for messy, explorative, and child led play this summer!

Enjoy your Friday mornings this Summer at our incredible child-centered space!

Family Fridays run from 9:30-12 AM. Choose to attend 4 Family Fridays or ALL 8!

June 12th, June 19th, June 26th

July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st

August 7th

Link in Bio to register!!

06/02/2026

Family Fridays!!!
Enjoy your Friday mornings this Summer at our incredible child-centered space 🩵

Join us for art, waterplay, sensory play, sand play, small motor and large motor, snacks, circle time with a story and music, and much more!! Parents attend with their children and get plenty of social time with the other parents hanging out! Arrive to an outdoor space set-up and ready for play with young children in mind. Parents are asked to bring a snack one time during the sessions to share.

Family Fridays run from 9:30-12 AM. Choose to attend 4 Family Fridays or ALL 8!

June 12th, June 19th, June 26th
July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st
August 7th

Link in bio to register!

05/27/2026

Family Fridays is open to toddlers through outgoing First Graders.

Join us for art, waterplay, sensory play, sand play, small motor and large motor, snacks, circle time with a story and music, and much more!! Parents attend with their children and get plenty of social time with the other parents hanging out! Arrive to an outdoor space set-up and ready for play with young children in mind. Parents are asked to bring a snack one time during the sessions to share.

Enjoy your Friday mornings this Summer at our incredible child-centered space!

Family Fridays run from 9:30-12 AM. Choose to attend 4 Family Fridays or ALL 8!

June 12th, June 19th, June 26th
July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, July 31st
August 7th

Link in bio to register!

05/20/2026

Our 3 Day Class is designed to support growing confidence, independence, and deeper social connections in a warm and nurturing classroom community. At this age, children are eager to explore, ask questions, express themselves, and build friendships — all while continuing to feel safe and supported by caring teachers and families.

Children attend school while parents remain an important part of the co-op experience by working in the classroom on a rotating basis throughout the month. Together, teachers and parents create a collaborative environment where children feel secure enough to take risks, solve problems, and try new things.

The 3 Day Class places a strong emphasis on social-emotional growth, communication, and cooperative play. Children practice sharing ideas, expressing feelings, navigating friendships, and developing empathy for others. Through hands-on learning, imaginative play, art, music, outdoor exploration, and classroom routines, children build confidence in themselves and a strong sense of belonging within our school community.

As they grow in independence and capability, our children begin to see themselves as valued and important members of the classroom — laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

ENROLL NOW FOR THE 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR

05/20/2026

☀️✨ Summer fun is almost here! ✨☀️

Join us at the park this summer for mornings full of play, creativity, bubbles, connection, and community 💛

Whether you’re curious about our school or simply looking for a fun outing with your little one, we’d love to meet you!

🫧 Chalk creations
🫧 Bubble play
🫧 New friendships
🫧 Outdoor fun for parents + children

📍Doerr Park — June 17
📍Houge Park — July 15
📍Lone Hill Park — August 19

Come play, explore, and connect with us this summer 🌈☀️

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05/17/2026

Our end of the year picnic BBQ was so much fun! We are so thankful to our school community for all of their support and love throughout the school year and for planning such a sweet end of the year event!

Learn more about how to join our community centered program at
www.SunnymontWestside.org

05/12/2026

The 2 Day class is a safe and nurturing environment for gently separating from parents for a few hours each week while building independence and a sense of membership in the classroom community. Secure in their place at school, our 2 Day kids take risks, begin to form relationships with each other, and give new experiences a try.

Parents spend one morning each week working in the classroom, rotating through different classroom jobs assisting the teacher. The other morning when the parent is not working in the classroom, the child can be dropped off. The teacher and the other working parents that day support the child if needed with saying goodbye and throughout their school day.

The 2 Day Class has a strong emphasis in social and emotional development! Finding their independence, making connections and relationships with adults other than their family, building relationships with other 2 Day children, making choices and mistakes! All of these create an important foundation for the children as they learn to be an integral part of our classroom and community.

⭐️ENROLL NOW FOR THE 2026/27 SCHOOL YEAR⭐️

05/11/2026

Our 4 Day TK class enjoys a weekly Nature Day where they learn to care and respect the natural world. Children are guided on how to take calculated risks, to work together outside of their classroom setting, and how to navigate safely. Nature based unstructured play can boost creativity, focus, and resilience. We believe that multi sensory experiences aid in all areas of development!

Learn more about our 4 Day TK class and all of our other offerings at

www.SunnymontWestside.org

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15040 Union Avenue
San Jose, CA
95124