Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto
Daycare center in Palo Alto, CA. 957 Colorado St, Palo Alto, CA 94303
About the program
Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto is a licensed daycare center in Palo Alto, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 38 children and serves preschool ages.
Palo Alto Friends Nursery School is a play-based preschool located in Palo Alto, California, serving children ages two to five.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 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)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto offers a warm and welcoming environment for young children to learn, play, and grow. The nurturing atmosphere encourages curiosity, creativity, and confidence while giving children opportunities to develop social and early learning skills. A wonderful choice for families looking for a positive and caring preschool experience. Highly recommended!
Odheer Ahmed Joy · 5/5 on Google · 3 weeks agoI am 23 and I attended this preschool ad a child. I was a little bit of a terror, always hiding in or behind the shed when they'd call everyone inside. I remember my mom made little strawberry mice in cereal nests as a class treat for my birthday. 🐁 I have a few great memories here, the staff were wonderful and so kind to me.
Chell Garcia · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoHow can I even begin expressing my gratitude for this school? We were lucky enough to find it for my older son (pre-pandemic) and now my younger son is set to graduate from here too! It is a gem and has been in the community for generations. It's a play-based school centered around social and emotional development. Having been a part of this community for 5 years, I've seen such growth in all the kids that come…
Joyce Liang · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWow -- what an amazing school! Anyone who wants the most caring, nurturing, creative, and intellectually engaging community for their children, then this is the preschool for you. I have twins -- a boy and girl -- who was at this school from age 3 to 5 and they have thrived. The teachers, facilities, the executive director, the other parents -- all of it -- just extraordinary and outstanding. My husband and I are…
Rona Halualani · 5/5 on Google · 11 years agoGetting there
957 Colorado St, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Questions about Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto
Is Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto licensed?
Yes. Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 430700496), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto take?
Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto cost?
Friends Nursery School - Palo Alto does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
