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1984 Great Highway, San Francisco, CA
Playmates Cooperative Nursery School
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $560
- year first licensed
- 1983
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About
About Playmates Cooperative Nursery School
Playmates Cooperative Nursery School is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since December 14, 1983, for up to 49 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition from $560 to $1,340.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Apr 2022, with 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- 2 to 5½ years of age
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 2 to 5½ years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | Drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 1:5 |
| Daily life | Extended care: Extended Care available before/after main program hours |
| More | Founded 1950 |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Playmates Cooperative Nursery School lists monthly tuition from $560 to $1,340. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Francisco County has a median price of $607 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 days per week - Non-Teaching | $810 |
| 3 days per week - Teaching | $560 |
| 4 days per week - Non-Teaching | $1,075 |
| 4 days per week - Teaching | $695 |
| 5 days per week - Non-Teaching | $1,340 |
| 5 days per week - Teaching | $810 |
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Annual Registration Fee - sibling | $100 |
| Annual Registration Fee - Spring Start enrollees | $125 |
| Annual Registration Fee | $200 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$607
Home daycare$395
Toddler
Center$433
Home daycare$369
Preschool
Center$477
Home daycare$410
School age
Center$438
Home daycare$433
State record
Inspection reports for Playmates Cooperative Nursery School
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Playmates Cooperative Nursery School since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 49 children
- First licensed
- 1983
- License number
- #380504052
Summary
6 visits since Apr 2022 · Last visit Nov 20, 2025
Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them
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- Nov 20, 2025Visit
- Nov 3, 2025Inspection
- Nov 8, 2024Inspection
- Dec 7, 2023Visit
- Nov 2, 2023Inspection
- Apr 13, 2022Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about Playmates Cooperative Nursery School
Is Playmates Cooperative Nursery School licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 14, 1983.
Does Playmates Cooperative Nursery School have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Playmates Cooperative Nursery School since Apr 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.
How many children can Playmates Cooperative Nursery School care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Playmates Cooperative Nursery School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Playmates Cooperative Nursery School cost?
Monthly tuition from $560 to $1,340, as it lists it.
What is Playmates Cooperative Nursery School's phone number?
(628) 899-8067.
Where is Playmates Cooperative Nursery School?
2340 -42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116. The nearest other daycare we list is Kai Ming Head Start - Sunset Center, 0.2 miles away.