KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL
LICENSED52 ARLINGTON AVENUE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707
DAY CARE CENTER in Contra Costa County, California
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 38 children
The public record
- License number
- 070200431
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
- Address
- 52 ARLINGTON AVENUE, KENSINGTON, CA 94707
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Phone
- +15105247963
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- April 10, 1979
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 2 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 10 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
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From Google
Recent parent reviews
My 3-year-old is so happy and learning so much at Kensington Nursery School. The staff is incredible, and there's a great balance of structure and free play, with plenty of both indoor and outdoor time. She especially loves the trampolines in the Music & Movement (M&M) room! All of their systems feel really well thought out and dialed in. I especially appreciate that they offer both napping and non-napping options, since my daughter recently dropped her nap. I also love the co-op model and enjoy parent teaching one morning a week, while appreciating that it's not a requirement for all families. They offer care from 7:30am-6pm if needed, or partial days. Highly recommend KNS!!
Ashley DalyJan 30, 2026Wonderfully supportive environment for our child. Lots of caring, patient teachers and a great parent community supporting the school. We look out for one another and are invested in each other’s well being.
NT FrogJan 22, 2026KNS is the most wonderful preschool you could imagine - the teachers are highly skilled, caring, and dedicated. The community of families is intimate, warm and welcoming. Every day is filled with outdoor play, fun activities and positive social development. Schedule a visit now!
Tee EfJan 22, 2026We have had 2 kids attend KNS and have loved it! Everyone who works at KNS is experienced, kind and welcoming. The preschool years are setting a foundation for social as well as academic interactions and we are thankful that both of our children were able to attend KNS. The classroom environment is kind, encouraging and fun. Thank you KNS!!!
Susannah SniderJan 21, 2026KNS is a co-op preschool and has been a great fit for our family. We truly love this school! They are flexible with parent involvement, and the teachers are very experienced, kind, and attentive. The program is well-rounded without being overly scheduled, with plenty of outdoor and free play. The ratios are excellent, and the sense of community among families and staff is wonderful. They also offer both part-time and full-time options, which makes scheduling easy.
Karen MaloneyJan 21, 2026We are now in our 5th year of KNS. All three of our children have attended this wonderful school. The teachers provide a warm and welcoming environment for children to thrive. We also really have enjoyed the community at Kensington Nursery School. It's a coop but the obligations are minimal and often opportunities to meet new families and make new friends. If you're looking for a well rounded pre-school, where your kids can play in a safe and loving environment KNS is the place to be.
Rea FamilyJan 15, 2026
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL
Is KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL holds California licence 070200431, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on April 10, 1979. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL hold?
- California licenses KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL care for?
- KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL is licensed for up to 38 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL?
- California records 2 inspection visits to KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL, the most recent on April 10, 2025 and the earliest on record March 13, 2023. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL?
- The licence is held by KENSINGTON NURSERY SCHOOL, INC. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Contra Costa County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 070200431.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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