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

  • 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.

    Our teachers

  • Programs

    Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is officially open! Please click below for more information.

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Why choose Portsmouth Nursery School?

  • 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

Interested in learning more or joining the PNS family?

Stay connected! Check us out on Instagram here

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Sneak peek of some of our amazing silent auction and raffle items for our family dance which is just 11 days away! 🎟️ tickets are required, grab yours today and help spread the word! Ticket link in bio
Thank you so much to @newportdaffodildays / @newport_in_bloom! Our little preschool gardeners counted out 10 daffodil bulbs each to bring a touch of spring home before the long winter. “Plant these bulbs a few inches deep in a sunny spot, cover
Join us for a fun-filled community dance party and fundraiser to support Portsmouth Nursery School and the Common Fence Point playground! This event, benefiting the children of Aquidneck Island, will feature a dance party, light food and refreshments
Happy Halloween!!! Mrs Dooley and a few of her yearly visitors. The first photo features PNS grads Annie, Millie, and Maeve and current students Benny and Finn. Such a treat! 🍭🍬🍫
Another awesome trunk or treat! Thank you MWF families for making the day so sweet 🍫🚙🍭🕷️🎃
Amazing trunk or treat for our three year old class today! Thank you so much to all families who decorated their trunks and/or sent in treats. Events like this would not be possible without you ✨
Portsmouth nursery school students gathered after school at Atria Aquidneck Place in their Halloween costumes for a stroll through the facility and some trick or treating fun. Students made and brought jack o’lantern and ghost pictures for resi
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