Parents Nursery School
Daycare center in Palo Alto, CA. 2328 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
About the program
Parents Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in Palo Alto, California, on the state register since 2011. It is licensed for 60 children and serves preschool ages.
Parents Nursery School is a non-profit, parent-participation co-op in Palo Alto offering play-based programs for children ages two to five.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Parents 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 $1,452 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
101174(d) · 101227(a)(6) · 101216(g)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Parents Nursery School is a magical place full of love and care. It has brought immeasurable joy into our families life and I am endlessly grateful for this school. We started when my daughter was 2.5 years old, I was able to stay with her for the first few weeks to get her comfortable and for the teachers to get to know her. She's very slow to warm so this was a lovely way for her to build confidence and trust with…
Kassaundra Rushton · 5/5 on Google · 4 months agoI still vividly remember the first time we toured the school. I wrote an email on Friday night and I was not expecting immediate reply but Teacher Courtney replied immediately and she gave us a tour on a rainy Saturday morning over Christmas break. Then we asked our first son, which school he liked the most and he said Parents Nursery School (mostly because there are chickens). We were hesitant at first whether we…
Windy Santosa · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoEvery time my husband and I talk about our daughter’s days at PNS, we’re reminded what a great decision it was to start her there at just 2 years old (She’s 4 now). Honestly, we fell in love with PNS at first sight - who could resist that amazing yard? But we quickly realized it’s so much more than just a beautiful outdoor space. The environment is incredibly nurturing and supportive, and the teachers truly know each…
Xiaohui Wang · 5/5 on Google · a year agoI LOVE PNS! More importantly, my 2 daughters LOVE(D) PNS! 8 years after "graduating" my older daughter, we are back with the younger one! I must admit, we originally came for the yard (the most amazing outdoor nature adventure zone with chickens and guineas), but stayed for the teachers (who have been there for many years) and the play-based philosophy that inspires curiosity, problem solving, adventure, confidence,…
Olga Afanasiev · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
2328 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Questions about Parents Nursery School
Is Parents Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Parents Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434412182), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Parents Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Parents Nursery School, 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 Parents Nursery School take?
Parents Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Parents Nursery School cost?
Parents 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.
