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Kensington Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $610
- year first licensed
- 1979
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About
About Kensington Nursery School
Kensington Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Kensington, California. The state has licensed it since April 10, 1979, for up to 38 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care and drop-in / hourly care. It lists monthly tuition from $610 to $2,027.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Mar 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.
Before- and after-schoolPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2 years 6 months through kindergarten
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2 years 6 months through kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and drop-in / hourly care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended Care: $15/hour |
| Transportation | Transportation (picks up children from Hilltop Elementary after school and walks them to KNS) |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kensington Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $610 to $2,027. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Contra Costa County has a median price of $482 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Afternoon Program & TK/Kindergarten Walkdown Program, 3 days | $610 |
| Afternoon Program & TK/Kindergarten Walkdown Program, 4 days | $685 |
| Afternoon Program & TK/Kindergarten Walkdown Program, 5 days | $780 |
| Extended Morning Program, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 3 days | $1,110 |
| Extended Morning Program, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 4 days | $1,372 |
| Extended Morning Program, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 5 days | $1,593 |
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| Full-Day Program, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 3 days | $1,394 |
| Full-Day Program, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 4 days | $1,653 |
| Full-Day Program, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 5 days | $1,907 |
| Full-Time Program, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., 5 days | $2,027 |
| Morning Program, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 3 days | $784 |
| Morning Program, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 4 days | $968 |
| Morning Program, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 5 days | $1,127 |
| Annual Re-Application Fee | $40 |
| Extended Care | $15 an hour |
| Drop-In Rate (as space is available) | $20 an hour |
13 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$482
Home daycare$319
Toddler
Center$346
Home daycare$288
Preschool
Center$381
Home daycare$320
School age
Center$429
Home daycare$264
State record
Inspection reports for Kensington Nursery School
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Kensington Nursery School since Mar 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 38 children
- First licensed
- 1979
- License number
- #070200431
Summary
2 visits since Mar 2023 · Last visit Apr 10, 2025
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- Apr 10, 2025Inspection
- Mar 13, 2023Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about Kensington Nursery School
Is Kensington Nursery School licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 10, 1979.
Does Kensington Nursery School have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Kensington Nursery School since Mar 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.
How many children can Kensington Nursery School care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Kensington Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kensington Nursery School cost?
Monthly tuition from $610 to $2,027, as it lists it.
What is Kensington Nursery School's phone number?
(510) 524-7963.
Where is Kensington Nursery School?
52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707. The nearest other daycare we list is Hearts Leap North, under 0.1 miles away.