Davis Parent Nursery School
Daycare center in Davis, CA. 426 West Eighth Street, Davis, CA 95616
About the program
Davis Parent Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Davis, California, on the state register since 1987. It is licensed for 36 children and serves preschool ages.
Davis Parent Nursery School is a non-profit, parent-participation cooperative preschool in Davis, California, offering play-based programs for young children.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Davis Parent Nursery School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,983 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
101229(a)(1) · 101212(d) · 101700.3(c)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
DPNS is such a warm, inclusive community! We spent three years here and I look forward to my youngest child being able to attend as well. Not only is this a magical place for kids to learn and play and grow, the parent education opportunities is wonderful as well! Highly highly recommend!
Lisa Zuniga · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoMy Grandaughter attended 5 day DPNS I also had the opportunity to assist on several occasions. The staff are so supportive and helpful to the kids as well as the parents. It is a big family that my Granddaughter still has a bond with the old classmates. There is so much learning and socialization skills that are taught with fun as well. I totally recommend the DPNS program and look forward to my grandson being old…
Tracy Morrow · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoOur family is so happy we are part of the DPNS community! Our son has been in the 2-day and 5-day programs over the past few years and he has grown so much in his communication skills, social skills as well as academics. I love the play-based program and am thankful for the expert guidance from all of the teachers. I'm so glad we were able to keep him here through his TK year; I feel like he will enter…
Lesley Elms · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoDPNS is a fantastic play based learning program, with multiple crafts and activities available for the kids each day. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build community and be a participant in your child’s starting educational years you can’t go wrong with DPNS. I really appreciate the parenting skills I have learned through the programs and the teachers are all fantastic and helpful! We have participated in…
Megan Lehn · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoGetting there
426 West Eighth Street, Davis, CA 95616
Questions about Davis Parent Nursery School
Is Davis Parent Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Davis Parent Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 570310219), with a licensed capacity of 36 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Davis Parent Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Davis Parent Nursery School, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 0. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Davis Parent Nursery School take?
Davis Parent Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Davis Parent Nursery School cost?
Davis Parent Nursery School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

