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A Community Treasure Since 1975
Santa Cruz Parent Education Nursery School (SCPENS), is a parent participation preschool which includes the only parent-participation toddler program in Santa Cruz County.
Our non-profit parent cooperative has been an integral part of Santa Cruz since 1975, offering quality education to both child and parent. We are part of 3PENS (three Parent Education Nursery Schools) affiliated with Santa Cruz Adult School of the Santa Cruz City School District. Our sister schools are Westside PENS and the Soquel PENS.
We have had three children who have been through the co-op, a total of eight years. I can’t imagine a stronger, better foundation for our children and we parents as we grow and change well into the future.- Mitzi M.
SCPENS has been a wonderful addition to our lives. Our kids love it. So do we!- Megan B.
I wish more families knew that SCPENS was such a fabulous place for both preschoolers and parents to learn and grow into incredible members of the community.- Mary H.
I like school so much! It’s so much fun. I get to make things and I get to play.- Ladreal (age 5)
News and Events
- Yard Day
- Saturday, January 21st
9:00-12:00pm - Open House
- Saturday, January 28th
10:00-12:00pm - Shadowbrook Community Night for the 3PENS. Download Flyer>>
- Tuesday, February 7,
5:00-10:00pm
Be sure to mention you’re there for the 3PENS to have 30% donated to our schools.
