California Heights Parent Participation Nursery School

By the time we are graduated from CHPPNS, we will have been here for 6 years! Both of my daughters have gone through this preschool. I feel so lucky to have found this little gem.
This preschool is such a magical place! Miss Marshalle is one of the most selfless, caring, patient, teachers in the world. She’s like a freaking unicorn!
That being said, the commitment to this school is not to be taken lightly. We are all a vital part of the program. We are all very dedicated to making each day special for our early learners.
If you are interested in a co op environment, this one is amazing!

I put two sons through CHPPNS (about six years total), and can’t imagine a better preschool experience. It’s hands-​on, but that’s the appeal — «parent participation» means some volunteer time investment, but also means you get to work alongside the teacher and with the other parents to make the place hum. The system works — you’ll be part of a Long Beach tradition that’s lasted more than 65 years, has nurtured multiple generations of kids, and where you and your children alike will make friends you’ll be grateful to have met. But it’s not just playtime — when it was time to tour kindergartens for my sons, I was pleasantly surprised to see that all the kids’ work those teachers were showing off, were things CHPPNS students had long-​since mastered. Outdoor play, crafts, school prep and a diverse, welcoming, family atmosphere — CHPPNS is a precious gem you’ll be glad to have discovered.

CHPPNS is the best! Our son attended for 2 years and we absolutely loved the school, teacher, all kids and parents… it’s just awesome. It’s a small, tight knit community so you really get more than just a school for your little one, you get friends too :) The price is great, and since it’s «Parent Participation» it basically means every family is totally involved which is just ideal for preschool. I would highly recommend CHPPNS, get in before it fills up!

My daughter started attending last year, and she could not have been happier with the main teacher, Miss Marshalle. Miss Marshalle is amazing with each of the kids. All the parents joke that she is magical. I have never been around an educator who is more selfless, creative, and dedicated. I have been very impressed. My daughter was only two years old, and Miss Marshalle had her spelling her first and last name, tracing her letters and numbers effectively, cutting with scissors, coloring within the lines, sharing fairly complex ideas orally, and much more.
With regard to the cooperative nature of the school, that has been another asset for our family. Because I volunteer one day a week, I feel like a know all the kids and their families well. This is also true for the parents/​grandparents of the other children. It almost feels like we are a family raising and educating our children together. Everyone seems committed to success of the school and development of each other’s children.

My oldest son attended CHPPNS at age 4. It was an amazing experience. He had previously been in a montessori school, but CHPPNS was a better fit. I loved that Miss Marshall taught each child at their individual level. Fun field trips and very organized. I can’t wait for my younger son to be old enough to start preschool.