Altadena Nursery School, Inc., Pasadena

Altadena Nursery School (ANS) is a licensed, non-profit, non-sectarian, interracial, cooperative nursery school in which each family shares in the school's planning and operations. ANS was started in 1950 by a small group of Caltech parents as a babysitting co-op and has grown into a nursery school that operates daily for up to 45 children from the ages of two to six years. Our school is currently located on a church campus however has no religious affiliation. Since its beginning, ANS has made a unique and profound contribution to children and families of the greater Pasadena community. Conveying the history of our school would not be complete without referring to the significant contributions of our former Director, Patricia Hedlund. "Miss Pat" has been intimately connected to our school for over fifty years; first as a parent, then as a teacher, and for many years as our Director. The knowledge and experience she generously imparted to the families of ANS, the staff and to our overall philosophy will never be lost and we are immensely grateful for her profound influence on our community. To continue good works in her name we maintain the Patricia Hedlund Scholarship Fund which we use to support families financially during difficult times.