Recognition of Excellence · Turlock, CA · 2026

Wakefield State Preschool

400 South Ave, Turlock, CA 95380
🏆 Ranked #7 in Turlock · 5.4 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Top 10 in Turlock
Top 10 in Turlock
Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Turlock. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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Wakefield State Preschool is a CCLD-licensed Head Start and State Preschool program (License #503605971) located at 400 South Ave in Turlock, serving income-qualifying families in the region. Licensed since October 2000 with a capacity of 48 children, the center emphasizes school readiness and provides comprehensive support through subsidized care, healthcare access, nutrition services, and social services—hallmarks of federally funded Head Start programming. Staff quality receives strong praise from available parent reviews. An August 2025 CCLD citation warrants verification of current compliance status, and enrollment is limited to families meeting income eligibility thresholds.

Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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