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.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Lodi. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Full Ranking Detail
PreschoolHalf DayChristianPlay-Based
Vinewood Community Preschool is an established preschool serving 3- and 4-year-old children at a community church site in west Lodi, with a California credentialed teaching staff and a structured, play-based curriculum designed to prepare children for kindergarten. Operating since 1987, the center emphasizes development across spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and intellectual domains, delivered through creative and organized play activities. Small class sizes and a faith-integrated environment create a focused learning community. The Monday through Thursday schedule (closed Fridays) and limited operating hours (8:30 AM to 12:30 PM) will not accommodate all working families, making enrollment best suited for parents with flexible or part-time work arrangements.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Christian, play-based approach that emphasizes learning through creative and organized play. Curriculum is built around five developmental areas: spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and intellectual, addressing the whole child (mind, body, and spirit).
Programs & activities: 4-Year-Old class (Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00am-12:00pm) and 3-Year-Old class (Tue/Thu, 9:00am-12:00pm).
What sets it apart: Established 1987 in Lodi, CA. Hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm. Tuition $325/month (4s) and $275/month (3s) with a $125 non-refundable registration fee. Welcomes all children regardless of creed, sex, or national/ethnic origin.
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