Manhattan Beach Nursery School
Daycare center in Manhattan Beach, CA. 1520 Nelson Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
About the program
Manhattan Beach Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Manhattan Beach, California, on the state register since 1993. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.
Manhattan Beach Nursery School is a family-participation cooperative preschool serving children ages two to six in Manhattan Beach, California.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach and states NAEYC accreditation.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Manhattan Beach 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 $1,183 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
101220.1(g)(1) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101220(a) · 101700.3(b)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We love this school! Manhattan Beach Nursery School is such an amazing place! We have been a part of the school for almost 2 years. Our daughter started when she was almost 2 and now she’s almost 4. This school is incredibly special in that they believe in attachment parenting and understand the deep connection we have with our children as parents. There is dirt, mud, clay, swings, and tree climbing every day. The…
Marilyn Lopez · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThis school is incredible and one of a kind! My son absolutely loves it here. It took us a while to figure out as a family what would be the best choice for us and we are so glad we looked around the South Bay and we are so glad we found MBNS. There is such a wonderful sense of community with the families and staff here. Families from the area and greater Los Angeles come together at this magical place. At MBNS…
Lindsay R · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur family would not be the same without our experiences and the community we have found at MBNS! Our oldest daughter began in their Toddler program and eventually graduated at the age of 5. We can not wait to enroll our youngest as soon as she is old enough. We are so fortunate that our daughter was able to develop here under the guidance of the incredible, compassionate, gentle and wise staff. Our daughter had the…
courtney allen · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy 3 children attended MBNS, so I was at the school for 7 years. They have different personalities but the school was an excellent fit for all of them because it meets each child where they are at. The activities are child-directed, which supports their independence and overall development . The staff is caring, intelligent, and committed to creating a loving and safe environment for children (and parents!) to learn…
Kelly Maltese Tsai · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1520 Nelson Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Questions about Manhattan Beach Nursery School
Is Manhattan Beach Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Manhattan Beach Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 191602063), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Manhattan Beach Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 3 citations for Manhattan Beach Nursery School, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Manhattan Beach Nursery School take?
Manhattan Beach Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Manhattan Beach Nursery School cost?
Manhattan Beach 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.
