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First Congregational Church Nursery School

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

1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Visit website ↗(650) 493-1915Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/20/2025
Total visits
4

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

First Congregational Church Nursery School offers a play-based parent participation program for children ages 2-5. The school emphasizes developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum with parental involvement in the classroom community.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum that matches developmentally appropriate expectations. Parent participation serves to provide support and education to families while establishing a community of growth. Core values include play-based learning, nurturing, growing and learning, social growth, emotional intelligence, and collaborative effort.
Ages served
2, 3, 4, and 5 year-olds
Hours
Nursery Program: Monday and Wednesday OR Tuesday and Thursday 9:15 am to 11:45 am. Olders Extended Day Program: Tuesdays and Thursdays with extended hours.
Outdoor
Indoor/outdoor free-play time including sandbox and dramatic play areas
Religious
First Congregational Church

Programs

  • •Nursery Program (ages 2-3)
  • •Youngers Program (ages 3-4)
  • •Olders Program (ages 4-5)
  • •Olders Extended Day Program (ages 4-5) with partnerships to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Jr. Museum and Zoo

Highlights

  • ✓Parent participation program
  • ✓Small group settings (cohorts of 20, groups of 10)
  • ✓Enriched curriculum with pre-academic readiness for older students
  • ✓Extended day field trip partnerships with Art Center and Jr. Museum and Zoo

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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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