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Palo Alto Friends Nursery School

957 Colorado St, Palo Alto, CA 943035.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
38
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
1994
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About Palo Alto Friends Nursery School

Palo Alto Friends Nursery School is a licensed child care center in Palo Alto, California. The state has licensed it since January 4, 1994, for up to 38 children.

It is open Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Thursday, 9:05 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Nov 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Child care center
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
38 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:05 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
StaffFully-qualified teachers
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts10% discount for 5-day Morning and Afternoon w/ Lunch Bunch schedule
LanguagesSpanish
Licensed capacity38 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Palo Alto Friends Nursery School has not listed its tuition. 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).

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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 Palo Alto Friends Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Palo Alto Friends Nursery School since Nov 2021. 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
38 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#430700496
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Summary

5 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Feb 10, 2025

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

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  1. Feb 10, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 10, 2024Inspection
  3. Aug 28, 2023Visit
  4. Jan 11, 2023Inspection
  5. Nov 17, 2021Inspection

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 Palo Alto Friends Nursery School

Is Palo Alto Friends Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 4, 1994.

Does Palo Alto Friends Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Palo Alto Friends Nursery School since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Palo Alto Friends Nursery School care for?

38, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palo Alto Friends Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Thursday, 9:05 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Palo Alto Friends Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 856-6152 to ask.

What is Palo Alto Friends Nursery School's phone number?

(650) 856-6152.

Where is Palo Alto Friends Nursery School?

957 Colorado St, Palo Alto, CA 94303. The nearest other daycare we list is Gani Preschool, 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).