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Garden Community Preschool, The

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

1015 Oak Grove Road, Concord, CA 94518

Visit website ↗(925) 671-2979Directions ↗Licensed for 39
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
14
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
9
Last visit
9/3/2025
Total visits
16

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

Garden Community Preschool is a relationship-based, play-based preschool inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach serving children ages 2-5 in Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek. The school prioritizes social-emotional development, low ratios, and strong family partnerships alongside early academic foundations.

Philosophy
Community-centered, play-based preschool inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, blending child-led learning with project-based exploration to support each child's growth and development. The school prioritizes the whole child, social-emotional development, and relationship-based teaching.
Ages served
2 to 5 years old

Programs

  • •Play-based, Reggio-inspired preschool
  • •Project Approach
  • •Community garden experiences

Highlights

  • ✓Low student-to-teacher ratios
  • ✓Thoughtfully designed, child-centered classrooms
  • ✓Community garden and hands-on learning experiences
  • ✓Preparation for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten

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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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