Earned the highest compassion score in Modesto. This dimension captures how families describe staff empathy, how concerns are handled, and the emotional environment of the center.
Lighthouse Preschool of Modesto is a CCLD-licensed Day Care Center (license #503602084) operated as a nonprofit ministry of Modesto Covenant Church, serving children ages 3–4 at 913 Floyd Ave in central Modesto. Established in 1996, the program focuses on developing the whole child across social, emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions, with optional Lunch Bunch add-ons and flexible scheduling via Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday options. Parent ratings on Yelp reflect positive experiences, and its nonprofit structure keeps tuition directed toward community mission. Families should note that this center serves only preschool-age children (3–4 years), so infants, toddlers, and five-year-olds require alternative arrangements; the church-ministry orientation and spiritual emphasis may also be relevant for families considering faith-based programming.
Safety7.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care2.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion8.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Uses a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on developing the whole child socially, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Operated as a church ministry established in 1996.
Programs & activities: Offers an optional Lunch Bunch add-on service. Program schedules include Monday/Wednesday/Friday or Tuesday/Thursday options.
What sets it apart: Church ministry founded in 1996, marketed as a safe, nurturing environment with a low teacher-to-child ratio. Multiple tuition payment plans via Square with electronic billing; office hours 8:30am-12:30pm.
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