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Manhattan Beach Nursery School

1520 Nelson Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 902665.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$318
year first licensed
1993
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About

About Manhattan Beach Nursery School

Manhattan Beach Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Manhattan Beach, California. The state has licensed it since May 15, 1993, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $318 to $1,118.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Sep 2022, with 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2-6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2-6
ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
MoreFounded 1956
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Manhattan Beach Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $318 to $1,118. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full-day Group$1,118
Older Group, Monday, Wednesday & Friday$477
Younger Group, Tuesdays & Thursdays$318
application fee$45
3 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 Manhattan Beach Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Manhattan Beach Nursery School since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#191602063
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits since Sep 2022 · Last visit Mar 16, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 4, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 16, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 20, 2025Inspection
  3. Mar 22, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Dec 5, 2022Visit
  5. Sep 20, 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 Manhattan Beach Nursery School

Is Manhattan Beach Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 15, 1993.

Does Manhattan Beach Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Manhattan Beach Nursery School since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Manhattan Beach Nursery School care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Manhattan Beach Nursery School's hours?

Monday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Tuesday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Thursday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Manhattan Beach Nursery School cost?

Monthly tuition from $318 to $1,118, as it lists it.

What is Manhattan Beach Nursery School's phone number?

(310) 376-1910.

Where is Manhattan Beach Nursery School?

1520 Nelson Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori School of Manhattan Beach - #1, 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).