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Atascadero Pre-School

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

8935 Amapoa Street, Atascadero, CA 93422

Visit website ↗(805) 466-2427Directions ↗Licensed for 21
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2026-03-23. Last licensing visit: 12/19/2024 (2 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-03-23). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Atascadero Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit, parent participation preschool that has been serving children and families for more than 50 years. The program emphasizes play-centered, developmentally appropriate learning with active parent involvement and hands-on exploration.

Philosophy
Children receive the best education with active participation of parents working alongside a teacher in a play-centered, developmentally appropriate learning environment. The school inspires children to learn hands-on through curiosity, imagination and creativity with diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, language and motor growth, providing a positive environment where children are welcome and free to explore and learn to their greatest potential.
Hours
Now offering M-F care; before/after TK care support available

Programs

  • •Parent participation preschool
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Before/after TK care support

Highlights

  • ✓Non-profit cooperative preschool operating for 50+ years
  • ✓Parent participation model with teachers
  • ✓Play-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum
  • ✓Licensed by California State Department of Social Services

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Specific ages served, Outdoor play facilities, Meals/snacks, Teacher ratio, Specific class times. 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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