Friends' Neighborhood Nursery School (FNNS or Friends) was established in 1959 to offer children the chance to grow and gain experience in a creative preschool, regardless of race, religion or background. It is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian nursery school sponsored by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The school is a member of the Friends Council on Education. Friends provides a warm, safe, supportive and creative environment for children to grow and learn. The teachers at Friends strive to foster the uniqueness of each child, while encouraging respect and tolerance among all the children.