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Big Valley Christian School

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

4040 D Tully, Modesto, CA 95356

Visit website ↗(209) 571-4375Directions ↗Licensed for 120
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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: 9/26/2024 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Big Valley Christian School's preschool provides a kindergarten readiness program for children at least 2 years and 9 months old in a secure, challenging environment. The program promotes physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and spiritual development through balanced activities including Bible instruction, science, literacy, music, and outdoor play.

Philosophy
All children develop at different rates and in different ways. A balanced preschool program provides for each developmental level and allows every child the opportunity for success and positive reinforcement. Children are equipped to be lifelong learners through engaging choices of activities.
Ages served
At least 2 years and 9 months old, toilet trained; separate 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs
Hours
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; optional extended care 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Outdoor
Separate and secure play area that includes climbing structures, tricycles and scooters; outside play activities
Religious
Christian; Biblical instruction through stories, puppets, Bible songs, acting, sharing, helping, and showing kindness; students experience God's world through science and creation

Programs

  • •Zoo-phonics pre-reading and pre-spelling program
  • •Handwriting Without Tears
  • •Monthly themes: Community Helpers, Animals, Transportation, and All About Me
  • •Science activities including nutrition, gardening, weather, cooking, and caring for classroom pets

Highlights

  • ✓Certificated teachers with purpose of kindergarten readiness
  • ✓Separate age-specific curriculum for 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs
  • ✓Parent-teacher conferences each spring and monthly classroom updates
  • ✓Licensed with California Department of Social Services

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals/snacks, Class size. 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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