San Mateo Parent's Nursery School
Daycare center in San Mateo, CA. 1732 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
About the program
San Mateo Parent's Nursery School is a licensed daycare center in San Mateo, California, on the state register since 1982. It is licensed for 38 children and serves preschool ages.
San Mateo Parents' Nursery School is a non-profit, parent co-op preschool offering play-based programs for children aged two to six years.
The program follows a play-based and co-op approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. San Mateo Parent's 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
1596.871(c)(1)(A) · 101216(f) · 101217(d) · 1597.16(a)(1) · 1597.16
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Currently my second kid is attending smpns. With over 70 years of experience, this school knows how to sculpture a wonderful preschool program. The hours are extremely flexible and the prices so reasonable. Parents can coop and enrich the friendly experience. This is the perfect place for kids to shine and cultivate personality.
Joseph Cappello · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe love this preschool! There are amazing teachers here who are so loving, kind, creative and truly care about your children. There are activities for kids such as art projects, sensory tables, puzzles, legos, play doh and they have every awesome toy you can think of. Teachers come up with really fun story times everday. Each child gets to do show and tell once a week- they all really look forward to this. Familles…
Leanna Knoepfel · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoThis school is incredible! The teachers lead with true compassion, caring, and understanding. The children are free to experience childhood as it is meant to be experienced: through play with a variety of peers and activities. As a speech-language pathologist, SMPNS ticked all my evidence-based early childcare boxes, (play-based, mixed-age, social-emotional development focus) but most importantly, it was the sincere…
Rachel Kammeyer · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoSMPNS is a play-based co-op preschool that has been a part of the community for 70 years. The kids get to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities, while the teachers and parents together help guide the children in learning through play. The school fosters a sense of community and the kids really love it there.
Jack Wang · 5/5 on Google · 7 years agoGetting there
1732 Monte Diablo Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Questions about San Mateo Parent's Nursery School
Is San Mateo Parent's Nursery School licensed?
Yes. San Mateo Parent's Nursery School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 410505801), with a licensed capacity of 38 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has San Mateo Parent's Nursery School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 5 citations for San Mateo Parent's Nursery School, 1 of them Type A, 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 San Mateo Parent's Nursery School take?
San Mateo Parent's Nursery School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does San Mateo Parent's Nursery School cost?
San Mateo Parent's 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.
