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Hamilton High State Preschool

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

290 6th St, Hamilton City, CA 95951

Visit website ↗(530) 826-0341Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/28/2025
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

Hamilton High State Preschool is a state-funded program designed to prepare children for kindergarten through planned and free-choice activities that support intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development. The program emphasizes a strong partnership between families and school, with activities organized around centers including art, music, dramatic play, literature, math, science, and outdoor play.

Philosophy
The program is designed to help children prepare for kindergarten through a variety of planned and free-choice activities that develop children intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Children learn through discovery, exploration, and participation in a stimulating and comfortable learning environment. A strong, positive relationship between families and school is critical to the success of children.

Programs

  • •Art
  • •Music
  • •Dramatic play
  • •Literature
  • •Math
  • •Science
  • •Sensory activities
  • •Blocks
  • •Manipulatives
  • •Outside play

Highlights

  • ✓Developmental assessments twice yearly using DRDP (Desired Results Developmental Profile)
  • ✓Activities focused on language, cognitive, motor, and social development
  • ✓Welcomes enrollment of children with disabilities with reasonable accommodations
  • ✓Non-religious program that refrains from religious instruction or worship

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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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