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C. F. Brown Head Start

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

1401 Celeste Ave., Modesto, CA 95355

Visit website ↗(209) 525-4937Directions ↗Licensed for 53
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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: 4/4/2024 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Modesto City Schools offers fully-subsidized and partially-subsidized Early Childhood Education programs serving over 1,400 students up to age 12. Programs provide developmentally informed instruction focusing on school readiness through intentionally planned indoor and outdoor learning activities.

Philosophy
Developmentally informed instruction focuses on school readiness and success, based on the age of the student. Programs foster a young child's intellectual, social, and emotional growth to prepare for a successful education.
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, preschool-age children, and students up to age 12
Outdoor
Students take part in intentionally planned outdoor learning activities during their school day.
Meals
Components on child health and nutrition are provided

Programs

  • •Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership
  • •Family Child Care Homes
  • •School Day Head Start
  • •Preschool - Part Day
  • •Full Day Full Year Programs
  • •Extended Day

Highlights

  • ✓Free and sliding fee scale options available
  • ✓Parent involvement and education opportunities included
  • ✓Services include child health, nutrition, and social services components
  • ✓Serves infants through age 12

Not stated on their website: Specific hours of operation, Tuition/fee amounts, Teacher-student ratio, Specific meal 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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