Village Playgarden Preschool
Daycare center in Arcadia, CA. 240 Colorado Blvd., Arcadia, CA 91007
About the program
Village Playgarden Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Arcadia, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 48 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Village Playgarden is a Waldorf-inspired preschool in Arcadia, California, offering nature-based early childhood education for children ages 2.5 to 6.
The program follows a Waldorf and nature-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Village Playgarden Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101223(a)(2) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101217(d) · 101220(a) · 101220.1(g) · 101223(b)(1) · 101220(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Magical Start at Village Playgarden Our daughter attended Village Playgarden from ages 4 to 6, and I can honestly say it was one of the most meaningful chapters in her early life - and in ours as parents. From the moment we joined the community, it was clear this wasn’t just a preschool. It was a place where each child is deeply seen, celebrated, and supported for exactly who they are. At Village…
beth halper · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThe people here are something special. Every teacher radiates warmth, patience, and genuine care. You can feel how deeply they love the kids - they treat them with the kind of tenderness and understanding you’d hope for from a second family. They truly see each child for who they are and nurture them with so much respect and heart. Our daughter blossomed in their care. She came home each day glowing with joy,…
Matthew Compton · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe were initially hesitant to send our child to school - we even considered homeschooling - but once we found Village Playgarden, all of our worries melted away. This school is nothing short of magical, and that magic comes entirely from the incredible people who run it. The teachers at Village Playgarden are the most grounded, kind, and generous-of-spirit individuals we’ve ever met. Their calm, compassionate, and…
Annie B. Compton · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of our children spent their preschool years with the good folk at Village Playgarden. Not only did our family find just the kind of outdoor, play-based, early education in the wilds of Altadena that we were looking for, but we also found a strong and supportive community of families. Geoff Ramsey Ray and the staff at Village Playgarden are thoughtful, committed, and caring in all the ways parents look for when…
Michael Murashige · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
240 Colorado Blvd., Arcadia, CA 91007
Questions about Village Playgarden Preschool
Is Village Playgarden Preschool licensed?
Yes. Village Playgarden Preschool holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198021679), with a licensed capacity of 48 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Village Playgarden Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 7 citations for Village Playgarden Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Village Playgarden Preschool take?
Village Playgarden Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Village Playgarden Preschool cost?
Village Playgarden Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.