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Lancaster United Methodist Church Pre School

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

918 West Avenue J, Lancaster, CA 93534

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
11
Last visit
4/16/2025
Total visits
20

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

Lancaster United Methodist Church Pre School (Christian Children's Center) offers faith-based early childhood education programs from infants through kindergarten, with an after-school program for school-age children. The school emphasizes Christian education, age-appropriate curriculum, and nurturing development across social, academic, and motor skills.

Philosophy
We are a faith-based school committed to providing a caring, nurturing, and learning environment that stimulates children's natural curiosity and social development through age-appropriate activities, Christian education, and consistent staffing relationships.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, four-year-olds (pre-kindergarten), kindergarten, and school-age children (after-school program)
Hours
Kindergarten: 8:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Outdoor
Children in the after-school program have time to go outside and play
Religious
United Methodist; faith-based Christian education; children attend chapel once a week for Bible lessons; pre-K and kindergarten include Christian education curriculum

Programs

  • •Infant/Toddler Program
  • •Two-Year-Old Program
  • •Three-Year-Old Program
  • •Pre-Kindergarten/Transitional (Four-Year-Old)
  • •Kindergarten Program (full-day)
  • •After School Program

Highlights

  • ✓Consistent staffing for secure child-infant relationships
  • ✓Theme-based curriculum with science, art, music, and dramatic play
  • ✓Low teacher-to-student ratio in kindergarten with small class sizes
  • ✓Transportation provided from designated local elementary schools for after-school program

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Full hours for infant/toddler/preschool programs, Teacher-to-student ratio for infant/toddler/preschool programs, Meals/snacks, Enrollment or application process, Staff qualifications. Ask the preschool directly.

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