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Benicia State Preschool

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

2015 East 3rd St., Benicia, CA 94510

Visit website ↗(707) 747-8367Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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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: 3/5/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Benicia State Preschool operates multiple sites serving children ages 2-5 through the Benicia Unified School District. The program offers both fee-based and state-funded preschool options with extended hours and play-based learning curricula.

Philosophy
Emphasis on socialization, basic academic concepts, and play-based learning using Frog Street Curriculum and California Preschool Learning Foundations.
Ages served
Ages 2-5 (varies by site; Robert Semple and Mary Farmar serve ages 2+, Joe Henderson serves ages 2-3 and 3-5, Matthew Turner serves ages 3-5)
Hours
Robert Semple State Preschool: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm; Mary Farmar Preschool: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm; Mary Farmar State Preschool: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm; Joe Henderson Preschool: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm; Matthew Turner Preschool: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Outdoor
Not listed
Meals
Not listed

Programs

  • •Fee-based preschool programs
  • •California State Preschool Programs (CSPP) for qualifying families
  • •Play-based learning with Frog Street Curriculum
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Highlights

  • ✓Multiple sites across Benicia with flexible extended hours until 6:30 pm
  • ✓Serves children as young as age 2
  • ✓State preschool programs available for families meeting income and need requirements
  • ✓Accepts Solano Families assistance

Not stated on their website: Tuition costs for fee-based programs, Teacher-to-student ratios for fee-based programs, Outdoor play facilities, Meals and snacks provided, Specific curriculum details beyond Frog Street, Staff qualifications for fee-based programs. 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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