Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School
Daycare center in Pacifica, CA. 548 Carmel Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044

About the program
Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Pacifica, California, on the state register since 1988. It is licensed for 35 children and serves preschool ages.
Pacifica Coop Nursery School is a parent-participation preschool offering play-based learning for children aged 2.5 to 5.5 years.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Pacifica Co-Op 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 $1,507 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
1597.16(a)(1) · 101174(d) · 1596.8662(b)(1) · 101216(f) · 101216(g)(1) · 101216(l)(1)(B) · 1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
This school is SO AMAZING! We recently moved to Pacifica and started at the co-op 6 weeks ago. My son immediately felt at home and is so happy every time I pick him up. The teachers are spectacular, the parent involvement is amazing and I can't get over how happy the kids (and parents) are! My son, who didn't enjoy his previous school at all, loves it here. I would have drove from SF here if I knew about it when we…
Amanda Watson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy son is 3 and he has been at Pacifica Co op through last fall up until now, and we could not be happier. We fell in love with the schools philosophy and facility right away but it was the teachers and school community that really won us over. We feel our son is incredibly safe and cared for at PCNS. The children are getting well thought out lessons every day along with art projects, singing, dancing, special guest…
T V · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe joined Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School in January, 2021, and our son is thriving in their online virtual program. The teachers are amazing, very warm and nurturing. Their introduction to learning is very consistent and engaging. Our 4 year old can sit through an entire 45 min. class with real interest because the teachers have made the curriculum fun and interactive. What I find to be most interesting is how quickly…
Corina Estevez · 5/5 on Google · 5 years agoPacifica Co-op Nursery School holds a special place in my heart, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to share this experience with my daughter. I attended the school myself over 25 years ago as part of their beloved "Bug School" program, and now, my daughter is creating her own sweet memories there. Every time I reflect on my time as a child at PCNS, I cherish those early years - years filled with…
Lauren Balcioni · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
548 Carmel Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Questions about Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School
Is Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 410509300), with a licensed capacity of 35 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 7 citations for Pacifica Co-Op 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 Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School take?
Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School cost?
Pacifica Co-Op 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.
