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Great Adventures

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

2220 Balls Ferry Road, Anderson, CA 96007

Visit website ↗(530) 378-5720Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
6/5/2025
Total visits
11

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Great Adventures Preschool offers programs for children ages 3-5 based on learning through play with a balance of child-led and teacher-guided activities. The program uses themes and structured activities to support social, intellectual, physical, and emotional development.

Philosophy
Based on the premise that children learn through play, Great Adventures offers young children opportunities for social, intellectual, physical, and emotional growth through a balance of both child-led and teacher-guided play. Participants have numerous opportunities to explore, create, discover, problem-solve and communicate to encourage appropriate skills and development.
Ages served
Ages 3-5 (Finally 3, 3-Year-Old, 4-Year-Old, Finally 5 programs)
Hours
Finally 3: T/TH 12:45-2:45pm; 3-Year-Old: T/TH 9:30am-12:00pm or 12:45-3:15pm; 4-Year-Old: T/TH 9:30am-12:00pm or MWF 9:30am-12:00pm or 12:45-3:15pm; Finally 5: M-F 9:30am-12:00pm or MWF 12:45-3:15pm
Outdoor
Not mentioned on website
Meals
Not mentioned on website

Programs

  • •Finally 3
  • •3-Year-Old
  • •4-Year-Old
  • •Finally 5

Highlights

  • ✓Learning through play with balance of child-led and teacher-guided activities
  • ✓Theme-based curriculum introducing colors, shapes, numbers, and letters
  • ✓Mix of whole group and small group activities
  • ✓Focus on social skills, problem-solving, and independence

Not stated on their website: Tuition amounts (only resident/non-resident pricing shown), Meals/snacks provided, Outdoor play details, Teacher-to-student ratio, Before/after care options. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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