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The Willows Nursery School

1149 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 951255.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2012
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About

About The Willows Nursery School

The Willows Nursery School is a licensed child care center in San Jose, California. The state has licensed it since November 8, 2012, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Nov 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 years and 9 months to school age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 years and 9 months to school age
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
CurriculumHandwriting Without Tears
Daily lifeParents pack food. Extended care: Extended Day/Afternoon Program 1:00-3:30 PM, Monday through Thursday
MoreFounded 2012
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Willows 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 The Willows Nursery School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to The Willows Nursery School since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
20 children
First licensed
2012
License number
#434413114
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Summary

5 visits since Nov 2022 · Last visit Sep 8, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 8, 2025Visit
  2. Mar 6, 2025Visit
  3. Dec 12, 2024Inspection
  4. Dec 8, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Nov 9, 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 The Willows Nursery School

Is The Willows Nursery School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 8, 2012.

Does The Willows Nursery School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to The Willows Nursery School since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Willows Nursery School care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Willows Nursery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Willows Nursery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 352-5601 to ask.

What is The Willows Nursery School's phone number?

(408) 352-5601.

Where is The Willows Nursery School?

1149 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The nearest other daycare we list is Willow Glen Community Ext.Day Enrichment Program, 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).