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Hansel & Gretel Day Care Center

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

1014 West Center Street, Manteca, CA 95337

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
10/29/2024
Total visits
4

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

Hansel & Gretel is Manteca's first preschool and child care center serving infants and children ages 6 weeks to 12 years since 1974. The center offers preschool programs, before and after school care, and CHP certified bus transportation to MUSD elementary schools.

Ages served
6 weeks to 12 years
Hours
5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and snacks

Programs

  • •Preschool program
  • •Before and after school care
  • •CHP certified bus transportation to MUSD elementary schools

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed through Department of Social Services
  • ✓Staff background checked and fingerprinted through Department of Justice and Child Abuse Index
  • ✓Field trips to California Caverns, Jelly Belly Factory, Sacramento Zoo, and other locations
  • ✓Open door policy

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