Playground Upgrade: A Boost for Kids at San Jose Day Nursery

At San Jose Day Nursery, children play on a dark rubber mulch playground that doubles as a cat toilet at night. The daycare needs help to replace this with a better surface. Kids deserve a safer, more imaginative outdoor space to learn and grow. Angela Gomez, the director, explains that improving the playground isn't just about fun but also keeping kids safe and engaged. The current playground, installed in 2006, is functional but could use updates. Gomez dreams of a poured-in-place rubber surface with colors and themes that boost imagination. This nonprofit, serving the community since 1916, helps low-income families and offers a sliding tuition scale. Clarissa Michel, a former student, now sends her kids there. She says the nursery's unique programs, like gardening, make it a hidden gem. The Wish Book series invites readers to help make this playground upgrade a reality.