Parents
"If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging."
~Diane Loomans, from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again
Our History
When Hayward Parent Nursery School began in 1961, it was called Humpty Dumpty Nursery School. Mrs. Shirley Phillips was the first director at the original site, a church in San Leandro, CA. All directors have contributed to the continuing success of the school; they have given positive direction for children and parents alike, and have provided a rich heritage. Appreciation must be expressed to all our directors: Shirley Phillips, Celestine (Randall) Villa, Carolyn (Lewis) Garberg, Olivia Carter, Gail Gundelack, Gloria Giambruno, Lona Fryer, and Kathy Amaral, Shiela Triebull, and Anne Van Court. |
2009 Budget Crisis
In May 2009, California State Budget cuts led Hayward Unified School District to reduce Hayward Adult School budget. This left the Adult School's Parent Education Department and HPNS without a location and funding to run its parenting/preschool programs. Due to the severed affiliation; HPNS also lost its license exempt status. Therefore, HPNS changed by-laws, parent handbooks, and other legal paperwork to prepare for newly determined state licensing requirements. HPNS is now actively looking for a location to continue its parent-participation preschool program. All donations towards our building fund would keep our program affordable. Once we have a site, our program will be licensed and self-sustaining through tuition, fund-raising and grants.
Help us find a home; we’ll give our community a better future. |
Today!
Currently, past directors Kathy Amaral, Shiela Triebull, Anne Van Court, along with a dedicated Alumni Board: Michele Davis, Stacie King, Gerhard Paseman, Rosie Ramirez, Cheryl Royer, are actively pursuing the re-creation of our deeply effective program. Help us find a home; we’ll give our community a better future. Link to Paypal for cash donation Link to fundraising page Link to google doc where people can sign up to be volunteers when we acquire a site |