Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Tulare. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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PreschoolFaith-BasedEpiscopalFull DayPart Day
St. John's Children's Learning Center at 1701 E Prosperity Avenue in Tulare is a CCLD Day Care Center (license #543808669) serving children ages 3 through 5 in a faith-based Episcopal setting. The center's two preschool classrooms maintain a 1:7 teacher-to-child ratio with instructors holding at least a Child Development Associate degree, and it deliberately includes children with special needs. Operating Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–5:30 PM with part-time and full-time enrollment options, it uses the "One in Christ" curriculum grounded in Core Knowledge principles. A drawback for prospective families is the absence of infant care; additionally, the CCLD record shows 6 citations, above the county average, and no independent parent reviews are available online, making in-person visits advisable.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: High quality, developmentally appropriate, Christ-centered, child-focused faith-based program using the 'One in Christ' curriculum. Uses the Core Knowledge curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears writing program, and Desired Results Developmental Profile assessment, addressing spiritual, social, language, cognitive, mathematical, and physical development.
Programs & activities: Infant and toddler care (starting at 12 months), pre-kindergarten programming, and a separately enrolled summer program. Curriculum is aligned with the kindergarten program for transition readiness.
What sets it apart: Open Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, serving ages 12 months to pre-kindergarten. Part-time and full-time spots are filled first-come, first-served; tuition is on a 10-month basis with monthly payments and 2026-2027 rates provided via linked PDF.
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