Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lodi. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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First Steps Preschool is a CCLD-licensed day care center at 267 North Mills Avenue in central Lodi, California, serving preschool-age children with a focus on Kindergarten readiness. Operating Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm with capacity for 60 children under License #393610797, the center maintains a clean compliance record with no citations from its 2023 and 2025 inspections. The curriculum emphasizes quality Christian early education within an accessible north downtown location. Families are encouraged to contact the center directly at (209) 334-3723 for current program details, as limited public reviews are available online.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Quality Christian early education with a strong focus on Kindergarten readiness.
What sets it apart: Licensed day care center (License #393610797) with capacity for 60 children. Hours Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. No citations noted from 2025 and 2023 inspections.
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