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Center For Child & Family Studies

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

238 First Street, Davis, CA 95616

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
10/24/2024
Total visits
5

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

The Center for Child and Family Studies (CCFS) is a UC Davis-based early childhood program with over 60 years of service committed to studying child development and translating research into practice. The center serves as both a high-quality early childhood program and a learning laboratory for students, researchers, and practitioners.

Philosophy
Committed to the study of all facets of child development, demonstrating the translation of theory and research into practice. A learning laboratory for all program participants including children, families, undergraduate and graduate students, researchers, early childhood practitioners, and policymakers, with commitment to excellence in nurturing healthy development across all domains.
Outdoor
Outdoor classroom available

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