Del Mar Hills Nursery School
Daycare center in Del Mar, CA. 13692 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014
About the program
Del Mar Hills Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Del Mar, California, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 60 children and serves preschool ages.
Del Mar Hills Nursery School is a traditional nursery school in Del Mar, California, serving children from age 2.5 through kindergarten.
The program follows a play-based, froebel, Reggio Emilia, Montessori and orff schulwerk approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Del Mar Hills 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 $1,300 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
101700.3(b)(1 · 101223(a)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
The BEST preschool you can send your child to. Such a supportive, kind, and truly amazing space to help your child grow in. We are so sad to leave for kindergarten, but know my son will thrive with what he has learned at DMHNS! So thankful to have found this place 2 years ago!!
Elli Giacomazzi · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe would like to recommend DMHNS. We first heard about DMHNS through other parents in our child’s class at Del Mar Hills Academy. After touring several preschools, we ultimately chose DMHNS. There were clear reasons for our decision. We felt that the teachers genuinely care for each child with warmth and attention, and that gave us a strong sense of trust. Our child quickly adapted to the new environment, especially…
Chankyu Park · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWhat a great school! It is a very different type of school and is based on play however the prekindergartens are prepared well for kindergarten.My 2 daughters attended this warm, nurturing preschool. I spent a good year researching just the right school for my oldest daughter. What stood out above all other Carmel Valley preschools was the overall feel of the place. I observed happy and engaged children. The…
Mary H · 5/5 on Google · 13 years agoMy younger son attended DMHN school for a little bit over two years. We decided to switch from very strict Montessori educational approach to softer combination of Emilio Reggie with some Montessori elements and Orff musical education. Looking back, I have to say that it was the best decision for our son. He attended pre-K and Kindergarten and was able to learn how to share, read, write and use simple…
Masha Talantova · 5/5 on Google · 12 years agoGetting there
13692 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014
Questions about Del Mar Hills Nursery School
Is Del Mar Hills Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Del Mar Hills Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376600498), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Del Mar Hills Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Del Mar Hills Nursery School, 1 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Del Mar Hills Nursery School take?
Del Mar Hills Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Del Mar Hills Nursery School cost?
Del Mar Hills 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.
