Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Modesto. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Grace Lutheran Preschool & Child Care is a licensed faith-based center at 617 W Orangeburg Ave in Modesto, serving infants through age 6 since 1988 with Core Knowledge and Zoo Phonics curricula. Parents praise teachers for patience and individual attention, and the center offers exceptional outdoor facilities with music, art, science, and water play across structured classrooms for 90 children on the church campus. The spiritually-centered Christian approach and diverse programming support early literacy and kindergarten readiness. Limited public reviews hinder independent verification of parent satisfaction, and hours ending at 4:30 PM (with special extended hours to 6 PM available) may constrain families requiring later pickup.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music7.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Core Knowledge curriculum with developmental preparation for kindergarten; focus on fine arts; spiritually-centered Christian education approach developing spiritually vibrant and academically equipped students.
Programs & activities: Arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, music, movement, and storytelling programs; summer programs available for ages 2-6th grade.
What sets it apart: Serves infants through 6-year-olds; infant care for 6 weeks-24 months; hours 6:30am-6pm; Beginner Preschool (age 2+) and Junior Preschool (age 3+) available.
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