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Shepherd's Christian Preschool

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

4410 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
11/1/2024
Total visits
4

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

Shepherd Christian Preschool is a nurturing educational program in Atascadero, CA committed to educational excellence combined with Christian values. The school serves children ages 2.5 to 6 years in a supportive environment designed to foster learning, growth, and spiritual well-being.

Philosophy
We are committed to educational excellence in conjunction with Christian values. Our goal is to develop a child's spiritual well-being by teaching God's love for them and creating awareness of God's perfect will. We foster social interaction, independent play, exploration, and creativity.
Ages served
2.5 to 6 years
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
Outdoor
Kids garden where children can grow plants and harvest fruits and vegetables; free range hen yard where children can harvest eggs; located on 2 acres
Religious
Christian

Programs

  • •Experience Learning curriculum including art, science, math, reading, literature, music and movement

Highlights

  • ✓Kids garden for growing plants and harvesting produce
  • ✓Free range hen yard for egg harvesting
  • ✓Located on 2-acre historical 1917 colony homesite
  • ✓Awarded by Mayor of Atascadero for Proper Child Abuse Prevention

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