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Chabot College, Children's Center

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

25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94545

Visit website ↗(510) 723-6684Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
1/22/2025
Total visits
9

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

Chabot College Children's Center & ECD Lab School operates preschool classrooms for 3 to 5 year-olds from August through June, fostering social-emotional development and school readiness. The program serves children of students, faculty, and community members while providing training opportunities for Early Childhood Development college students.

Philosophy
Emergent and Creative Curriculum implemented at all age levels. Child-centered and developmentally-based, focusing on individual growth and development. Curriculum defined as 'everything that happens in the classroom, including the environment, daily routines, all of the relationships between adults and children, as well as specific projects and activities.' Acknowledges parents as the child's first teacher and strives to build partnerships reflecting sensitivity to diversity including ethnicity, culture, and development.
Ages served
3 to 5 year-olds
Hours
Mon - Fri: 7:30am - 5pm; Sat: 8:30am - 12:30pm

Programs

  • •CalWORKs (state funded)
  • •State Pre-K (state funded)
  • •Head Start (federally funded)
  • •Full-time and part-time options

Highlights

  • ✓State and federally funded programs available for qualifying families
  • ✓Staff meet or exceed California licensing requirements and Child Development Permit Matrix
  • ✓Monthly parent events supporting health, parenting and other topics
  • ✓Parent involvement encouraged in daily classroom activities

Not stated on their website: Tuition costs, Teacher-to-child ratio, Meals and snacks, Outdoor play space details, Specific curriculum materials or approach details. Ask the preschool directly.

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