Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 1180 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
About the program
Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 1978. It is licensed for 24 children and serves preschool ages.
Haight Ashbury Co-Op is a parent-run nursery school in San Francisco serving children ages 2 to 5.
The program follows a co-op, play-based and Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
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 →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
101229(a)(1) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 101212(d)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My two children were lucky enough to have gone to Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School and it was some of the best times in our family. The community with the other parents, loving and helping each other’s children at such an important time in their development was so wonderful. Snack time, story time with Cocoa (who gives nothing but kindness and live to each and every child (and parent) are things that are…
Cathy DeCock · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWe had two boys attend HACNS over 5 years and the art, stories, building, imagination, drama, digging, snacking, creation, reading, moving, making friends and growing was such a fantastic experience for them! The community of parent volunteers and a play-based approach is a great way to be involved with your child's development, and we've made amazing friends to boot. Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School will…
Maureen Minn · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoHaight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery is a Cole Valley neighborhood treasure. This play-based school has been amazing for our daughter. It's situated at the Grattan Playground which allows for a lot of outdoor play, which is so important at preschool ages. Teacher Cocoa is so very dedicated to the kids, their development, and ensuring an inclusive, collaborative environment. The kids are exposed to lots of…
Julia Finn · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWhat a wonderful place and nurturing community to be a part of! HACNS helped our three boys get the right start in life and brought us together as a family. Most of our best friends are coop families that we met along the way. If you can do it, and be a part of this wonderful coop preschool, it can be the best experience of your child’s life! What better gift can a parent give?
Robert Snavely · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
1180 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Questions about Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School
Is Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School licensed?
Yes. Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 380500254), with a licensed capacity of 24 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Haight Ashbury Cooperative 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 Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School take?
Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School cost?
Haight Ashbury Cooperative Nursery School publishes full-time tuition from $1,200 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
