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SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL

LICENSED

1231 SEVENTH STREET, MONTEREY, CA 93940

DAY CARE CENTER in Monterey County, California

Preschool
5.0(4)Yelp(0)
DAY CARE CENTER
Hours
7:45 AM–5:30 PM
Licensed for
28 children

The public record

License number
270704157
License status
LICENSED
License type
DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity
28 children
Address
1231 SEVENTH STREET, MONTEREY, CA 93940
County
Monterey County
Website
Not listed
License issued
July 3, 1993

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon
7:45 AM–5:30 PM
Tue
7:45 AM–5:30 PM
Wed
7:45 AM–5:30 PM
Thu
7:45 AM–5:30 PM
Fri
7:45 AM–5:30 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 4 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL.

  1. Most recent inspection visit
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  3. Inspection visit
  4. 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 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 4 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

  • When our son first arrived at Serendipity, he was a very energetic young boy with a short attention span and could be quite a challenging student at times. Over the past two years, through both the Butterfly and Rabbit classes, we have watched him grow and flourish in ways we could never have imagined. The teachers have been absolutely incredible. Not once did they complain about our son or make us feel that he was "too much." Instead, they consistently used their experience, patience, skills, and expertise to understand him, support him, and help him develop into the confident, capable young boy he is today. Thanks to their guidance and dedication, he has made tremendous progress both emotionally and academically. The growth we have seen in his confidence, ability to focus, social skills, and love of learning has been remarkable. As he now prepares to graduate and move on to kindergarten, we are so grateful for the role Serendipity has played in his journey. Every teacher and staff member has shown genuine care and commitment, creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive at their own pace while being encouraged to reach their full potential. Thank you, Serendipity, for everything you have done for our son and our family. We will always look back on these years with gratitude and appreciation.

    Jeanette FloresJun 9, 2026
  • Our family will always have a special place in our hearts for Serendipity. Even a year after leaving, my daughter still talks about her teachers, her friends, and all the things she learned there - which speaks volumes about the impact they had. The teachers are incredibly warm and caring, and it truly feels like more than just a preschool. The environment is beautiful and thoughtfully designed, with creative monthly themes that make learning fun and engaging. They even have live animals, including a bunny and reptiles, which my daughter absolutely loved. She especially enjoyed the baking activities and still uses skills she learned there in her everyday life. We also really appreciated the communication with weekly progress reports keeping us informed and the monthly photo albums were such a joy to go through together, helping her re-live and talk about everything she experienced. The holiday pageant was another highlight! So well-organized and heartfelt, just like everything they do. We were blown away! Most importantly, they prepared our daughter so well for “big girl school” (TK), giving her confidence and a strong foundation. If you’re looking for a nurturing, creative, and enriching place for your child, I can’t recommend Serendipity enough. It’s more than a preschool. It’s a place where children feel seen, supported, loved and inspired.

    Francesca BondsApr 27, 2026
  • Serendipity is the highest quality preschool/Pre-K on the peninsula. The staff are professional yet extremely nurturing and responsive. They organize curriculum around monthly themes and my son has learned so much this way. One month the theme was birds and my son started identifying all the birds we’d see on hikes. Just so cool. We kept my son there a second year even though he was eligible for TK because there’s no way any TK experience could be better than Pre-K at Serendipity. The staff have extensive experience supporting 3-5 year olds and the curriculum is developmentally appropriate, engaging and more than prepares them for kindergarten. Highly recommend this school for both preschool and Pre-K.

    Jennifer RigneyApr 25, 2025
  • One of the more challenging parts of being a parent to a toddler is letting them go—being away from them for the first time. Preschool is a big deal, especially in our case, since our child is extremely reserved. Fortunately, in our community, we have Serendipity Preschool—the most perfect place for a child to begin their early education and experience structured childcare. There aren’t enough positive words to describe what it’s like to attend Serendipity. The time and attention they devote to creating an educational and engaging curriculum for the children is truly incredible. Every teacher stands out, bringing a heartwarming personality that makes the experience feel truly comfortable and welcoming. Their passion and love for the kids shine through in their attention to detail. They’re incredibly accommodating and consistently keep parents informed about the children’s daily experiences, so you always know what your child did that day. It’s clear the teachers take time to get to know each child as an individual, creating a personalized experience that helps them grow—both emotionally and educationally—throughout their time there. But what matters most, in the end, is the child’s perspective. My timid daughter never stops talking about how great each day is. She’s always excited to share the activities she did, the lessons she learned, and how each teacher made her feel like the most important person in the world. If you haven’t picked up on it by now—yep, we love Serendipity. -The Gonzales Family

    Covie GonzalesApr 9, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL

Is SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?

Yes. SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL holds California licence 270704157, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on July 3, 1993. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.

What kind of child care licence does SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL hold?

California licenses SERENDIPITY PRE-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 SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL care for?

SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL is licensed for up to 28 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 SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL?

California records 4 inspection visits to SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL, the most recent on October 16, 2025 and the earliest on record March 2, 2022. 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 SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL in response to a complaint?

California records no complaint-driven visits to SERENDIPITY PRE-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 SERENDIPITY PRE-SCHOOL?

The licence is held by CAMPBELL, FRANCESCA & NUOVO, FRANCESCA. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Monterey County.

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

  1. Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 270704157.
  2. Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

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