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Marilyn Frakes Child Development Center

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

3920 Blue Bird Dr, Modesto, CA 95356

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/23/2025
Total visits
5

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

Marilyn Frakes Child Development Center offers multiple early childhood programs including Early Head Start Home Base, Early Head Start Center Base, Head Start Preschool, and California State Preschool. Programs serve children from birth through age 5 and are located at Marilyn Frakes and other elementary school sites.

Ages served
0 weeks to 5 years old
Hours
Early Head Start Home Base: 90 minutes once per week; Early Head Start Center Base: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 2:30 PM; Head Start Preschool: Monday-Friday 8 AM to 2 PM; California State Preschool: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM or 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Programs

  • •Early Head Start Home Base
  • •Early Head Start Center Base
  • •Head Start Preschool
  • •California State Preschool

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