Ranked among the top 3 childcare centers in Woodland across all 11 quality dimensions — placing this center in the very top tier of local options.
Best K-Ready
Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Woodland. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.
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YMCA of Superior California -- Yolo Preschool at 1300 College St in Woodland is a long-established preschool operated by the YMCA since 1982, with capacity for 69 children and a Monday-Friday schedule. The program integrates character development with school-readiness education, reflecting the YMCA's institutional focus on early learning. The facility has strong community roots and the backing of a nationally recognized nonprofit. The program serves preschool-age children only—it does not offer infant care—and operates on a part-day schedule typical of YMCA preschools; families seeking full-day options should verify availability directly.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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Top 3 in Woodland
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Best K-Ready
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest kindergarten-readiness score in Woodland. This dimension reflects pre-literacy, pre-math, and school-readiness preparation reported by parents and visible in the curriculum.</span>
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