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Altadena Nursery School, INC.

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

789 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107

Visit website ↗(626) 296-1231Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

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

Altadena Nursery School is a parent-participation, play-based preschool serving children ages 2-5 in mixed-age and age-based group environments. The program emphasizes child-motivated, imagination-driven play as elemental to growth and learning.

Philosophy
Play is elemental in growth and learning. Interest drives play and children play to develop. Child motivated. Imagination driven.
Ages served
2-5 years old (children must be two years old by October 1st)
Hours
Half-day: 9 AM - 11:50 AM/12 PM

Programs

  • •Parent-participation program
  • •Mixed age environment
  • •Age-based group experience

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based learning approach
  • ✓Parents work alongside staff and children
  • ✓No toilet training requirement

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