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Altadena Nursery School

789 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 911075.0· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$4,160
year first licensed
1999
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About

About Altadena Nursery School

Altadena Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, California. The state has licensed it since April 5, 1999, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with drop-in care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists yearly tuition from $4,160 to $8,800.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Apr 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “9 AM - 11:50 AM/12 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2-5
ProgramsDrop-in care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based
Staff-to-child ratioAt minimum, 1:5 at all times
Class sizeMaximum of 45 children per day (ages 2-6)
DiscountsMultiple child discount of 10% per year
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Altadena Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $4,160 to $8,800. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Art & Block Room Tuition (3-5 yr olds), 3 days/week$5,760
Art & Block Room Tuition (3-5 yr olds), 4 days/week$7,360
Art & Block Room Tuition (3-5 yr olds), 5 days/week$8,800
Discovery Room Tuition (2-3 yr olds), 2 days/week$4,160
Discovery Room Tuition (2-3 yr olds), 3 days/week$6,000
Discovery Room Tuition (2-3 yr olds), 4 days/week$7,680
application fee$75
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Altadena Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Altadena Nursery School since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
1999
License number
#198004770
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Summary

5 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit Apr 9, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Apr 9, 2026Inspection
  2. Apr 3, 2025Inspection
  3. Apr 27, 2023Visit
  4. Apr 27, 2023Inspection
  5. Apr 13, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Altadena Nursery School

Is Altadena Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 5, 1999.

Does Altadena Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Altadena Nursery School since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Altadena Nursery School care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Altadena Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Altadena Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $4,160 to $8,800, as it lists it.

What is Altadena Nursery School's phone number?

(626) 296-1231.

Where is Altadena Nursery School?

789 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107. The nearest other daycare we list is Firehouse School Pasadena, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).