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Vineyard Preschool

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

1735 Hecker Pass, Gilroy, CA 95020

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/10/2024
Total visits
3

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

Vineyard Preschool is a play-based preschool nestled in nature on the grounds of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, serving the Gilroy community for nearly five decades. The program focuses on nurturing the whole child spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically through exploration, imagination, and discovery.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum that encourages learning through exploration, imagination, and discovery. Children build cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills through play. The program emphasizes socialization and personalized attention to prepare children for kindergarten with confidence and readiness.
Ages served
Three through kindergarten
Outdoor
Campus surrounded by nature where children can observe deer, turkeys, lizards, and wildflowers in their natural habitat
Religious
Christian values; located on the grounds of The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; welcomes families of all backgrounds and beliefs

Programs

  • •Play-based curriculum
  • •Socialization

Highlights

  • ✓Nearly five decades serving the Gilroy community
  • ✓Located on beautiful natural grounds with wildlife observations
  • ✓Experienced, passionate teachers providing personalized attention
  • ✓Welcomes families of all backgrounds and beliefs

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