Earned the highest safety score in Davis. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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childcare
DJUSD Early Learning Center at Valley Oak is a state-funded preschool program operated by the Davis Joint Unified School District serving 3- to 5-year-old children at 3100 Loyola Dr in Davis, California. As part of the district system, the center benefits from school district accountability, credentialed staff standards, and a kindergarten-aligned curriculum emphasizing hands-on, exploratory learning. The Income-Eligible State Preschool program makes quality care accessible to qualifying families, with flexible morning (8:30–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (12:30–3:30 p.m.) sessions. The center operates part-time only and carries no public parent reviews on record; families should be aware this program is designed for part-day care and may not meet full-time working family schedules.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes hands-on, exploratory learning; mission states children learn best through hands-on activities and experiences and that learning means successfully doing it yourself.
Programs & activities: Offers Fee-Based programs, State Preschool, and Special Education Preschool. A new preschool facility is under construction at Korematsu Elementary as part of the district Bond Program.
What sets it apart: Operated by Davis Joint Unified School District. References a Children's Center Webstore for payments, meal menus via district nutrition services, and a downloadable family handbook. Site does not state specific accreditations, ratios, hours, or tuition.
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