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Catheys Valley Preschool

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

4952 School House Road, Catheys Valley, CA 95306

Visit website ↗(209) 742-4024Directions ↗Licensed for 16
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/29/2025
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

Cathey's Valley Preschool is a First 5 Mariposa County School Readiness program that introduces children ages three to five to pre-reading skills, number recognition, art, science, nature, and music through a play-based curriculum. The program aims for all children to thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment and enter elementary school healthy and ready to learn.

Philosophy
Each child is unique and will move through developmental stages at his/her own pace. The program recognizes the natural stages of cognitive and social development of children and provides a supportive and nurturing environment.
Ages served
ages three to five

Programs

  • •pre-reading skills
  • •number recognition
  • •art
  • •science
  • •nature
  • •music

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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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