The children of the Crescenta-Cañada Cooperative Nursery School celebrated the holidays with family and friends during their annual holiday program on Dec. 21. The morning was full of festive joy as Pastor Scott Peterson shared with the children the story of Christmas, and the children sang and recited holiday songs and poems. The event was held at Lutheran Church in the Foothills in La Cañada, which is also home to the school’s facilities. After the performance, the children and families were treated to a holiday reception and a surprise visit from none other than Santa Claus! The special guest read to the children and distributed gifts.

Crescenta-Canada Cooperative Nursery School (CCNS) has served the community for over 55 years. Parents manage and guide the cooperative preschool along with two salaried teachers to create a program to meet the social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of their children. Parents also assist in the classroom once or twice per month and work together on various committees.

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