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    • Our Philosophy and Curriculum
    • Our Parent Education
    • Our History
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Board of Directors
  • Our Programs/
    • Classes (Sept-June)
  • Admissions/
    • Application
    • Preschool Tuition and Family Commitments
    • Enrichment Class Tuition and Family Commitments
    • FAQ
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Explorer Preschool

California Council for Parent Participation Nursery Schools Convention 2026

Explorer Preschool
  • About Explorer/
    • Our Philosophy and Curriculum
    • Our Parent Education
    • Our History
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Board of Directors
  • Our Programs/
    • Classes (Sept-June)
  • Admissions/
    • Application
    • Preschool Tuition and Family Commitments
    • Enrichment Class Tuition and Family Commitments
    • FAQ
  • Member Resources/
  • Support Explorer/
    • Fundraisers
    • Make a donation
  • Alumni Connection/
  • Contact Us/
  • Jovial Portal/
 
 

77th Annual CCPPNS Convention

March 6-7
Milpitas, CA


The California Council for Parent Participation Nursery Schools (CCPPNS) welcomes you to join us for an immersive and hands on 2-day convention that promises to awake your inner child and connect you to learning in exciting ways! Look forward to:

  • Workshops and Hands-on Experiences 

  • Progressive Dinner Preschool Tours

  • Visionary Keynote Speakers

  • Inspirational Awards 


Registration
Timeline & Details

Mark your calendars to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!

  • 2-day convenstion Early Bird price - $185

  • 1-day convention (Friday or Saturday) Early Birdy price - $125

  • Progressive Dinner Tour (Friday evening) - $45

Lunch is included both days in all convention registrations.

Tickets prices increase starting January 16, 2026

Register here on November 17

Hotel Details

Embassy Suites
901 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035

Group Rates:
SINGLE: $169 per night
DOUBLE: $179 per night
Group rates available untile February 12, 2026, after that regular rates apply.

Reserve your room

To make a reservation by phone: Call (800) 774-1500 — Group Rate Code: CES90S


Event hosted by:
The Santa Clara Valley Council of Parent Participation Nurseary Schools (SCVC), a council of CCPPNS.

  • About Explorer/
    • Our Philosophy and Curriculum
    • Our Parent Education
    • Our History
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Board of Directors
  • Our Programs/
    • Classes (Sept-June)
  • Admissions/
    • Application
    • Preschool Tuition and Family Commitments
    • Enrichment Class Tuition and Family Commitments
    • FAQ
  • Member Resources/
  • Support Explorer/
    • Fundraisers
    • Make a donation
  • Alumni Connection/
  • Contact Us/
  • Jovial Portal/

Explorer Preschool

"For over 50 years, we have welcomed parents and children into the Explorer community for a wonderful experience of learning and growing together.   Parents, teachers and children learn together in our enriched indoor and outdoor classrooms."

- Konne Ainsworth, Director

Explorer Preschool’s curriculum is guided by the California Preschool Learning Foundations. Explorer Preschool is accredited by the National Association for Education of Young Children (naeyc.org) and licensed by the State of California (Facility #434406736).

2700 Booksin Ave, San Jose, CA 95125

Mailing address: P.O. Box 24786, San Jose, CA 95154