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Oneonta Nursery School

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1515 S. Garfield, South Pasadena, CA 91030

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/23/2025
Total visits
5

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Oneonta Cooperative Nursery School is a play-based, emergent learning community where children explore at their own pace in a developmentally appropriate environment. The school operates as a family-run cooperative with parent involvement in daily classroom operations and school governance.

Philosophy
Children are capable of creating educational experiences organically through exploration and messy moments. The OCNS Way is playful, creative, exploratory, and inquisitive, respecting each child as an individual while building thoughtful community members with secure self-feelings and a commitment to equity and inclusion. The school uses an anti-bias curriculum to ensure classrooms reflect the diversity of the world.
Outdoor
3 classrooms, 1 classroom patio, a bike yard, and a play yard

Programs

  • •Greenhouse
  • •Sunroom
  • •Treehouse

Highlights

  • ✓Cooperative model with 2 teachers and 2 working parents per class
  • ✓Small ratios: 1:3 in Greenhouse, 1:4 in Sunroom & Treehouse
  • ✓Play-based, emergent curriculum with anti-bias education
  • ✓Family-run with parent involvement in governance and daily operations

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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