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Downey United Methodist Church Nursery School

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

10801 S Downey Ave, Downey, CA 90241

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/16/2025
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

Downey United Methodist Preschool has been serving children since 1965, offering a play-based, child-centered learning environment for ages 2½-5. The program emphasizes social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual development through age-appropriate experiences.

Philosophy
Children grow toward self-reliance and healthy independence, develop positive feelings of self-worth and inner-strength, learn to interact with others respectfully, solve problems and resolve conflicts appropriately, and grow toward physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual maturity. A child's work is PLAY, and learning happens through exploration and experimentation.
Ages served
2½-5 years of age
Hours
five mornings a week
Religious
United Methodist Church affiliation

Programs

  • •3 day a week sessions
  • •5 day a week sessions

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed by State of California #191501824
  • ✓Four classrooms
  • ✓Child-centered approach with teacher as guide
  • ✓Encourages six C's: Confidence, Competence, Cooperation, Coordination, Consideration, and Compassion

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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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