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San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School

Daycare center in San Jose, CA. 2180 Radio AVE, San Jose, CA 95125

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San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School in San Jose, CA
AgesPreschool
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity24 children
Citations on file4
On the register since1994

About the program

San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in San Jose, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 24 children and serves preschool ages.

San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School is a parent-run cooperative preschool offering play-based programs for children.

The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.

Play-basedCo-op

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. San Jose Parents Participating 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 430700551
Licence statusActive since 1994
Licensed capacity24 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file4Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)0121 of 528 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints12 inspection visits · last visit November 2025

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

101238(g) · 101174(d)(2) · 101221(a) · 101226(e)(3)(B) · 101229.1(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My wife and her siblings went to this school when they were tiny, so bringing our daughter her starting in the one day class was like a magical dream. The school is play focused, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t learning. I believe most skills will be rendered obsolete by the time these kids are in the job market, but the one thing, the most valuable skill, will be human interaction. Knowing how to build and…

Eric Victorino Osborne · 5/5 on Google · 10 months ago

Our family loves San Jose Parents. Both of my kids thrived here and made great friends. It’s a beautiful school with a large yard and each day is filled with engaging/educational activities. Bonus of participating in this school: your family gains a supportive network of parents who care about your child. It’s truly a special place.

Marly Young · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

This is my daughter's second year at San Jose Parents and we love it! My daughter is extremely nervous in new places with new people and she has really attached to the teachers and parents here. It's really cheap (only $150-$450 per month, depending on your class) because parents volunteer in the classroom one day per week, so they don't actually have any paid staff except for the teachers. They have a huge sandpond…

Patti Workover · 5/5 on Google · 2 years ago

I'm so happy that we chose to go here. I love that I get to see my daughter learn and play with her friends - I see her grow and do things that I wouldn't normally see if I sent her to a drop-off preschool. She loves it so much that she asks to go every day. And I've been impressed with the teachers. I've seen my daughter blossom under the guidance of Teacher Sharon. She approaches each child according to their needs…

Ashley Wilson · 5/5 on Google · 12 years ago
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Getting there

2180 Radio AVE, San Jose, CA 95125

Questions about San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School

Is San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School licensed?

Yes. San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 430700551), with a licensed capacity of 24 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 4 citations for San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School take?

San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does San Jose Parents Participating Nursery School cost?

San Jose Parents Participating 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.

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