Preschool Index
Saved (0)List your program
Daycare centerLicence active Verified

The Forager School

Daycare center in Gualala, CA. 39145 South Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445

5.0 (1 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (707) 202-5013Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$1,280 a month
Licensed capacity16 children
Citations on fileNone on record
On the register since2023

About the program

The Forager School is a licensed daycare center in Gualala, California, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 16 children and serves preschool ages.

The Forager School is a nature-based program in Gualala offering preschool and elementary education with summer programming.

The program follows a nature-based approach.

Nature-based

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Preschool$1,280"Annual tuition for the 2026 - 27 school year is $12,800. Tuition is billed in equal monthly installments of $1,280"
School-age$1,385"Annual tuition for the 2026 - 27 school year is $13,850. Tuition is billed in equal monthly installments of $1,385"

Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.

Licensing and safety

Open the state record →
Licence typeDay Care Center · 233010475
Licence statusActive since 2023
Licensed capacity16 children
Inspections on file1
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file0Area median for centers: 2
Type A (immediate risk)02 of 36 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints01 inspection visits · last visit August 2024

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.

What parents say

I personally only know the children that attend - and frankly I wish I had a youngster to enroll. Such considerate, well mannered and creative kids!

E M Cope · 5/5 on Google · 9 months ago
Read all 1 reviews on Google →

Getting there

39145 South Highway 1, Gualala, CA 95445

Questions about The Forager School

Is The Forager School licensed?

Yes. The Forager School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 233010475), with a licensed capacity of 16 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has The Forager School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows no citations for The Forager School, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 2. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does The Forager School take?

The Forager School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does The Forager School cost?

The Forager School publishes full-time tuition from $1,280 to $1,385 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.