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Discovery Gardens Fullerton Eeelc

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

1145 West Valencia Mesa, Fullerton, CA 92833

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
1/15/2025
Total visits
7

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

Discovery Gardens Fullerton is Fullerton's nature-based preschool that opened in August 2021, offering enriching experiences in nature both indoors and outdoors. The school emphasizes outdoor education, environmental sustainability, and Spanish immersion within a Reggio-Emilia and Constructivist teaching framework.

Philosophy
Child-centered, developmentally-appropriate curriculum inspired by Reggio-Emilia schools and Constructivist teaching; rooted in nature exploration and environmental awareness; majority of the student's time is spent in outdoor classrooms, rain or shine.
Ages served
Preschool
Outdoor
Beautiful Outdoor Classroom & playscape; majority of the student's time is spent outside; focus on outdoor education and environmental sustainability; Community Garden on site.
Religious
Emmanuel is an open, friendly, and inclusive church which welcomes people of all ages, all backgrounds, and all viewpoints.

Programs

  • •Partial Spanish immersion
  • •Nature-based education
  • •Environmental sustainability focus
  • •Reggio-Emilia inspired curriculum

Highlights

  • ✓Low teacher to child ratios
  • ✓Majority of day spent in outdoor classrooms
  • ✓Community Garden on campus
  • ✓Fully renovated indoor classrooms

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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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