Earned the highest safety score in San Leandro. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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St. James Christian Preschool is a long-established, CCLD-licensed center-based provider at 993 Estudillo Ave in San Leandro, CA, serving children ages 2 through 5th grade with a full range of programs: Two's Program, Preschool, Pre-K, and Before & After School care. Operating since 1989 with zero citations across all inspections—a clean record above county average—the center operates extended hours (7:00 AM–6:00 PM) and employs a faith-based, play-based curriculum that includes academics like sight words and basic Spanish alongside spiritual growth and social-emotional development. The program integrates art, class pets, multi-age community engagement, and a van transportation service for school-age children; parent recommendations on Berkeley Parents Network reinforce its reputation in the San Leandro community. As a faith-based program, the center's Christian curriculum and chapel sessions may not align with all families' values.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based curriculum in a structured environment. Faith-based Christian program including chapel sessions, with academics such as sight words, letter/alphabet recognition, and basic Spanish alongside social-emotional and spiritual growth.
Programs & activities: Art and crafting projects, class pets, fun learning projects, multi-age community engagement, and student-led leadership activities. School-age program includes van pickup and drop-off service.
What sets it apart: Programs offered: Two's Program, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age Program. Marketed as a small, tight-knit community with multi-age grouping and van transportation for school-age children. Located at 993 Estudillo Avenue, San Leandro, CA.
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