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Benicia Child Development Unit

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

2015 East Third Street, Benicia, CA 94510

Visit website ↗(707) 747-8367Directions ↗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 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 10/2/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Benicia Unified School District's Child Development Unit offers full-cost and income-eligible subsidized preschool programs at elementary schools, along with after-school care options. The program emphasizes play-based learning, family partnerships, and meeting the needs of the whole child in a safe, nurturing environment.

Philosophy
The CDU believes quality early childhood programs must meet the needs of the whole child and recognize parents as primary caregivers. The program emphasizes the importance of play in learning, empowers children, promotes individuality, develops strong family partnerships, and creates safe environments to support physical, cognitive, social, language, and emotional development. Cultural heritage and individual differences are respected, and families are valued as equal partners in education.
Ages served
Preschool

Programs

  • •Full cost preschool programs
  • •Income eligible subsidized State Preschools
  • •After school care
  • •Extended Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP)

Highlights

  • ✓Programs available at all elementary schools
  • ✓Subsidized options for income-eligible families
  • ✓Play-based learning approach
  • ✓Inclusive of children with special needs

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor activities, Specific age ranges served. 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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