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Bearcat Preschool

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

10879 Bartlett Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Visit website ↗(530) 273-6831Directions ↗Licensed for 83
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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: 8/26/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Bearcat Discovery Center is a year-round preschool program that has served families since 1996, welcoming children ages 2–5. The center promotes learning through hands-on, age-appropriate exploration and play to build school readiness skills.

Philosophy
The center empowers children, promotes individuality, and develops strong partnerships with families within an environment that helps children achieve and maintain physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. Learning occurs through hands-on, age-appropriate exploration and play in a safe, supportive environment.
Ages served
2–5 years old
Outdoor
Outdoor learning opportunities including garden exploration and hands-on projects through the Expanded Learning program

Programs

  • •Pre-School Program (year-round)
  • •Before and After School Enrichment Program
  • •Mountain Bike Club
  • •Garden Club
  • •Science Exploration
  • •Makerspace activities

Highlights

  • ✓220+ parent volunteers
  • ✓20 extra-curricular activities
  • ✓Free or affordable expanded learning for qualifying families
  • ✓Emphasis on school readiness and individual growth

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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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