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Tall Pines Nursery School INC

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

11228 Mccourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Visit website ↗(530) 273-4638Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/13/2024
Total visits
3

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Tall Pines Nursery School is a parent cooperative preschool serving Nevada County for over 60 years where parents actively participate in their child's education. The school uses play-based learning with experienced teachers to foster creativity, curiosity, and social interaction.

Philosophy
Play-based learning environment where parents work alongside teachers to guide activities that promote creativity, curiosity, and social interaction. The cooperative model fosters a strong sense of community and collaboration among parents and children.
Ages served
18 months to 5 years (Parent-Toddler class 18m-3y, Younger Side 3-4y, Older Side 4-5y)
Outdoor
Outdoor play depicted in photos

Programs

  • •Parent-Toddler (PT) Class (18m-3y)
  • •Younger Side Classroom (3-4y)
  • •Older Side Classroom (4-5y)

Highlights

  • ✓Parent cooperative model with 60+ years of history
  • ✓Play-based learning with experienced teachers
  • ✓Parents work alongside teachers in classroom
  • ✓Activities include sensory, music, movement, art, and cooking

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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