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Terra Nova Christian Preschool

1125 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 940444.5· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$950
year first licensed
1982

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About Terra Nova Christian Preschool

Terra Nova Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Pacifica, California. The state has licensed it since January 2, 1982, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $950 to $1,560.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Jun 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Full Day (7am-6pm)”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian Center), Play-based
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Terra Nova Christian Preschool lists monthly tuition from $950 to $1,560. 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
Preschool Full Day Non-Toilet Trained 2 days$1,020
Preschool Full Day Non-Toilet Trained 3 days$1,150
Preschool Full Day Non-Toilet Trained 4 days$1,280
Preschool Full Day Non-Toilet Trained 5 days$1,410
Preschool Full Day Toilet Trained 2 days$990
Preschool Full Day Toilet Trained 3 days$1,120
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Preschool Full Day Toilet Trained 4 days$1,250
Preschool Full Day Toilet Trained 5 days$1,380
Toddler Full Day 2 days$1,080
Toddler Full Day 3 days$1,240
Toddler Full Day 4 days$1,400
Toddler Full Day 5 days$1,560
Toddler Half Day 2 days$950
Toddler Half Day 3 days$1,045
Toddler Half Day 4 days$1,140
Toddler Half Day 5 days$1,235
16 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 Terra Nova Christian Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Terra Nova Christian Preschool since Jun 2022. 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
60 children
First licensed
1982
License number
#410503986
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Summary

8 visits since Jun 2022 · Last visit May 20, 2026

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

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  1. May 20, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection
  3. Jan 17, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Sep 26, 2024Visit
  5. Sep 20, 2024Inspection
  6. Jun 7, 2023Inspection
  7. Sep 22, 2022Visit
  8. Jun 7, 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 Terra Nova Christian Preschool

Is Terra Nova Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 2, 1982.

Does Terra Nova Christian Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Terra Nova Christian Preschool since Jun 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Terra Nova Christian Preschool care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Terra Nova Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Terra Nova Christian Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $950 to $1,560, as it lists it.

What is Terra Nova Christian Preschool's phone number?

(650) 355-2962.

Where is Terra Nova Christian Preschool?

1125 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Hall Schools-Ortega, 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).