Welcome to Portsmouth Nursery School, where children play to learn.
We are a private, non-profit preschool in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
“We facilitate whole child development by implementing activities that expand children’s cognitive, social and emotional growth. Children at this age naturally learn through play, curiosity, and exploration.”
-Christy Renkawitz. Head teacher
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Our classroom
Welcome to our bright and cheery classroom! Click below to see our indoor and outdoor space.
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Our teachers
Meet our amazing teachers. Mrs. Renkawitz, Mrs. Dooley, and Mrs. Labonte.
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Programs
Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will be open in February 2026! Please click below for more information.
Students learn through play
100% Preschool program; we are not a daycare
Part time program (8:30-12:30, 2 or 3 days a week)
6:1 or 7:1 student to teacher ratio
Dedicated teachers
Why choose Portsmouth Nursery School?
Interested in learning more or joining the PNS family?
Growing kindness beyond our classroom.
Our learning goes far beyond our classroom walls. Through visits, cleanups, celebrations, and giving back, our students discover the joy of helping others and being part of something bigger.
