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Clayton Community School

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

5880 Mt. Zion Drive, Clayton, CA 94517

Visit website ↗(925) 672-0388Directions ↗Licensed for 25
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/21/2025
Total visits
2

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

Clayton Community School is a non-profit childcare and preschool provider established in 1978, located on the campus of Mt. Diablo Elementary School in Clayton, CA. The school encourages full participation of children to meet their social, educational, and recreational needs through stimulating, supervised activities.

Philosophy
To provide a physically and emotionally safe environment while encouraging the expression and fulfillment of children's physical, emotional, and social needs; to help children improve self-esteem and self-control through personal, social, and intellectual growth; to provide an environment for creative exploration and constructive play in areas such as art, drama, science, music, games, and movement; and to support parents through communication and partnership.
Ages served
Preschool and School Age
Hours
Monday-Friday 6:45am-5:30pm

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •School Age Childcare

Highlights

  • ✓Non-profit organization established in 1978
  • ✓Located on Mt. Diablo Elementary School campus
  • ✓CCDL Licensed Facility
  • ✓Activities include art, drama, science, music, games, and movement

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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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