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First Steps Preschool

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

267 N. Mills Avenue, Lodi, CA 95242

Visit website ↗(209) 334-3723Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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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: 8/7/2025 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

First Steps Preschool offers quality Christian preschool education for members of the church family and the Lodi community. The program emphasizes nurturing children spiritually, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically in a secure, loving environment.

Philosophy
We believe the family is the most important provider of care and the most important teacher of values. First Steps Preschool's role is to support and assist the family in this endeavor. Each child is a precious individual, created in the image of God who learns and develops uniquely. Children have freedom within limits to develop skills necessary to grow and practice foundational life skills.
Hours
8:30am – 11:30am (Tuesday & Thursday; Monday, Wednesday, & Friday; or Monday-Friday options)
Religious
Christian preschool education

Programs

  • •Tuesday & Thursday program
  • •Monday, Wednesday, & Friday program
  • •Monday-Friday program

Highlights

  • ✓Christian learning environment
  • ✓Hands-on learning experiences
  • ✓Art curriculum featuring various artists
  • ✓Individual attention to meet each child's unique needs

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor play facilities, Ages served, Full curriculum details. Ask the preschool directly.

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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