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Pixie Play School

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

1797 Ayers Road, Concord, CA 94521

Visit website ↗(925) 689-4030Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
3/7/2024
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

Pixie Play School is a play-based preschool in Concord, CA founded in 1954 by local families. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, the school emphasizes curiosity, creative thinking, and learning through open-ended exploration without worksheets or pressure.

Philosophy
Respect for each child's uniqueness and pace of growth; play-based curriculum in a home-like atmosphere; children as capable, creative thinkers; families at the center of education; classrooms as a 'third teacher' with natural materials and intentional spaces for exploration.

Programs

  • •Play-based curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Reggio Emilia-inspired approach
  • ✓No worksheets or pressure-based learning
  • ✓Smaller class sizes with higher staff-to-student ratio
  • ✓Community-oriented with family involvement opportunities

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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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