About Us

Founding Director Wendy Cummings and a dedicated group of teachers and parents founded The Sherman Oaks Nursery School on our present site in 1988 as a private, non-profit educational organization. We operate on a non-discriminatory basis, according equal treatment and access to services without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry.

OUR DIRECTOR:

Kathy Hilton has been the Director since the early 90's. She has over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. She has taught all the different ages at the school and is an excellent resource for teachers and parents. Her expertise and involvement in all areas of the program uniquely qualify her to direct and oversee all aspects of the school. She works closely with each teaching team. Kathy embraces TSONS philosophy of being a true partner with parents on this thrilling, exhausting, exciting and challenging ride we call parenting. Her door is always open!

OUR TEACHERS:

The heart of our program is our wonderful teaching staff. This group of highly qualified, caring teachers has an average of eighteen years of teaching experience and includes two former directors. Our staff receives ongoing in-service training and opportunities for continued education in early childhood development.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Sherman Oaks Nursery School is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The main responsibility of the Board is fiduciary oversight, hiring the Director and overseeing fundraising. The Board is made up of parents, community members, the school Director and a staff representative.

OUR FACILITIES:

Our park-like, spacious campus features three separate age-appropriate play yards, eight garden boxes, five classrooms, administrative offices, a Teacher Resource room and a pool which is utilized in the summer for Enrichment classes and by Sunsplash Swim School. We are located in a residential neighborhood, with our entrance discreetly situated in a cul de sac for maximum privacy and security.