Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Stockton. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Annunciation Preschool is a Catholic, CCLD-licensed day care center (license #393600244) located at 440 West Rose Street in Stockton, California, serving preschool-age children in a small, community-oriented setting of 36 children. Attached to the Cathedral of the Annunciation parish school, the center has maintained its license since September 1994 and emphasizes hands-on, interactive learning with attention to cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development through activities including painting, water play, nature art, and outdoor exploration. The center offers flexible scheduling with part-time, half-time, and full-time options through 5:30 p.m., supporting working families with varying care needs. However, recent inspection records documented supervision deficiencies related to unsupervised bathroom use, a water drip safety issue, and staff missing mandated reporter training—areas the center should prioritize for remediation.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes hands-on, interactive learning with a balanced approach to early childhood education. States experiences are age appropriate while preparing children for future education.
Programs & activities: Photo gallery shows painting, water play, nature art, outdoor climbing, and writing activities. Flexible scheduling with part time, half time, and full time options until 5:30 pm.
What sets it apart: Catholic, faith-based environment. Licensed by the State of California since September 1994. Waitlist available; site notes near-full capacity.
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