Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tracy. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Great Beginnings Pre-School, located at 330 East Acacia Street in Tracy, is a CCLD-licensed center (License #390315760) serving children ages 2 through 12, including preschool and school-age after-care programs. Operating since September 1991, the center has more than 30 years of tenure and maintains an extended schedule of 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday to accommodate working families. With a licensed capacity of 50 children and a play-based curriculum emphasizing learning through active exploration and experimentation, the program focuses on building positive self-images while supporting each child's social, emotional, and physical development. Yelp reviews (23 total) highlight parents’ appreciation for the accommodating hours and loving environment, with children frequently expressing excitement about attendance.
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: Experiential, play-based approach: the program states children learn through doing and experimenting and should take an active part in their environment. Aims to build positive self-images while supporting each child's social, mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development.
What sets it apart: Serves children ages 2-12 with a licensed capacity of 50. Open Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; describes credentialed and experienced staff. License #390315760.
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