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State Preschool At Antonio Del Buono

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

245 Farrell Avenue, Gilroy, CA 95020

Visit website ↗(669) 205-7960Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 11/13/2024 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

State Preschool at Antonio Del Buono is a free half-day preschool program operated by Gilroy Unified School District for children age 3 and older who meet income eligibility requirements. The program offers English-based and dual immersion (Spanish/English) options with three hours of instruction daily, Monday through Friday.

Philosophy
The mission is to provide an early education program that fosters each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through developmentally appropriate practices to enable them to become independent, confident, and successful learners, while validating the cultural and linguistic heritage of each child.
Ages served
Age 3 on or before December 1
Hours
Three hours a day, Monday through Friday. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Hours vary by site.

Programs

  • •English-based preschool program
  • •Dual immersion preschool program (90% Spanish, 10% English)
  • •Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) strategies
  • •Sobrato Early Academic Language (SEAL) model

Highlights

  • ✓Free program for income-eligible families
  • ✓Classes maintain a 1:8 adult-to-child ratio
  • ✓Students do not need to be toilet trained
  • ✓Parents encouraged to volunteer minimum three hours monthly

Not stated on their website: Outdoor play/facilities, Meals and snacks, Specific hours for morning and afternoon sessions, Teacher qualifications beyond state requirements, Transportation. Ask the preschool directly.

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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