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Pacifica Nursery School

548 Carmel Avenue, Pacifica, CA 940444.8· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$215
year first licensed
1988
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About Pacifica Nursery School

Pacifica Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Pacifica, California. The state has licensed it since August 29, 1988, for up to 35 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $215 to $1,050.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since May 2023, with 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Between 2.5 and 5.5 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday – Friday, 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesBetween 2.5 and 5.5 years old
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachPlay-based
StaffOver 15 years experience, Liberal Arts degree, over 30 units in Early Childhood Education
Daily lifePotty training: Must be potty trained
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Pacifica Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $215 to $1,050. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $555 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
1 Day$215
1 Day, Non-Participation$515
2 Days$395
2 Days, Non-Participation$695
3 Days$540
3 Days, Non-Participation$840
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4 Days$650
4 Days, Non-Participation$950
5 Days$750
5 Days, Non-Participation$1,050
10 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

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 Pacifica Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Pacifica Nursery School since May 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
35 children
First licensed
1988
License number
#410509300
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Summary

4 visits since May 2023 · Last visit Feb 25, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 7, as the state counts them

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  1. Feb 25, 2026Inspection
  2. Sep 25, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Sep 12, 2024Inspection
  4. May 26, 2023Inspection

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 Pacifica Nursery School

Is Pacifica Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 29, 1988.

Does Pacifica Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Pacifica Nursery School since May 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Pacifica Nursery School care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Pacifica Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pacifica Nursery School cost?

Monthly tuition from $215 to $1,050, as it lists it.

What is Pacifica Nursery School's phone number?

(650) 355-4465.

Where is Pacifica Nursery School?

548 Carmel Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Kidz Pacifica, 0.1 miles away.

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