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Kensington Nursery School

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

52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington, CA 94707

Visit website ↗(510) 524-7963Directions ↗Licensed for 38
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 4/10/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Kensington Nursery School is a cooperative, play-based preschool in Kensington, California that has served families for over 85 years. It enrolls children ages 2 years 6 months through kindergarten and offers an after-school program for kindergarteners.

Philosophy
A play-based environment where children develop socially, emotionally and creatively in a nurturing setting. Nonsectarian and welcoming to families of all races, religions, cultural origins and family lifestyles.
Ages served
2 years 6 months through kindergarten; after-school program for Kindergarteners and Transitional Kindergarteners
Hours
7:30am - 6:00pm

Programs

  • •Play-based preschool
  • •After-school program for Kindergarteners and Transitional Kindergarteners at Hilltop Elementary

Highlights

  • ✓Over 85 years of experience
  • ✓Parent participation cooperative model
  • ✓Science Fair event
  • ✓Experienced educators

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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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