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First Congregational Church Nursery School

1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$6,942
year first licensed
1995
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About First Congregational Church Nursery School

First Congregational Church Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Palo Alto, California. The state has licensed it since February 27, 1995, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach. It lists yearly tuition from $6,942 to $11,124.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Feb 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 to 5 year-olds
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 to 5 year-olds
ApproachFaith-based (First Congregational Church), Play-based
EnrichmentArt class, science exploration
Daily lifeParents pack food. Extended care: Extended day option for Olders class on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

First Congregational Church Nursery School lists yearly tuition from $6,942 to $11,124. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Nursery Program (M/W or T/Th)$6,942
Olders Program (M-Th)$11,124
Youngers Program (MWF)$8,038
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

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 First Congregational Church Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to First Congregational Church Nursery School since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
1995
License number
#430700239
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Summary

5 visits since Feb 2022 · Last visit Sep 23, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 23, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 20, 2025Inspection
  3. Jan 19, 2024Inspection
  4. Feb 8, 2023Inspection
  5. Feb 10, 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 First Congregational Church Nursery School

Is First Congregational Church Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 27, 1995.

Does First Congregational Church Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to First Congregational Church Nursery School since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can First Congregational Church Nursery School care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are First Congregational Church Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does First Congregational Church Nursery School cost?

Yearly tuition from $6,942 to $11,124, as it lists it.

What is First Congregational Church Nursery School's phone number?

(650) 493-1915.

Where is First Congregational Church Nursery School?

1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The nearest other daycare we list is Stratford School, 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).