At Sierra Madre Community Nursery School, our goal is to provide an environment where both children and parents can learn and grow, together and as individuals.
In a cooperative nursery school such as Sierra Madre Community Nursery School, parents are responsible for the day to day operation of the school.
Financing is on a cost sharing, labor sharing plan, designed by the parents themselves.
Each participant family is required to contribute on an equal basis, and encouraged to participate in the coop as much as time and interest permit.
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School admits families of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to families at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in administrations of its educational policies, scholarships and other school administered programs.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 30, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
58%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing human growth and development
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sierra Madre Community Nursery School's ranking?
Sierra Madre Community Nursery School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Sierra Madre Community Nursery School?
The application deadline for Sierra Madre Community Nursery School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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