Pasadena Day Nursery for Child Development

Infant and preschool child care

Up to age 5 · $1,872/month

Licensed child care and preschool in Pasadena for children from 12 weeks to 5 years old, in three groups: Butterflies (12 weeks to 24 months), Bunnies & Owls (average age 2 to 3.5) and Bears (average age 3.5 to 5). Each class has a teacher with an AA or BS in child development, early childhood education or a related field, and the school says its staff exceed Title 22 licensing requirements. The curriculum is described as developmental, research-based and child-centered. Care runs on a full-day basis five, three (Mon/Wed/Fri) or two (Tue/Thu) days a week, roughly 8:10 to 5:00. Monthly tuition on the posted July 2020 to June 2023 schedule runs from $926 to $2,361 depending on class and days; there is also a one-time parent administration fee and parent participation hours. Subsidized care is accepted through Options, Regional Center and DCFS, and the school has partnered with Pacific Clinics Early Head Start. A wait list form is available.

• A childcare center
• Programs at school: Care after school
• Free, state-funded or takes childcare subsidies: yes
• Schedules: Full day; School year only

• Posted July 2020 to June 2023 rate for preschool classes, five full days a week; infants $2,361; three-day and two-day schedules cost less.
• Activities: Preschool and Infant & toddler care