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Mayris Baddell Child Development Center

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

641 Norseman Drive, Modesto, CA 95357

Visit website ↗(209) 574-1764Directions ↗Licensed for 30
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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: 4/3/2023 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

The Salvation Army Mayris Baddell Child Development Center is a California Department of Education state-funded preschool and daycare center licensed for up to 60 children ages 3-6. The center offers two program options: a 3-hour school readiness program and full-time childcare throughout the year.

Philosophy
Children flourish in the company of interested, loving adults who understand child development and teach children accordingly. Programs are designed to foster exploration, independence and creativity through parent-child-teacher connection, communication, self-help skills, hands-on exploratory activities, and health, safety and nutrition.
Ages served
3-6 years old
Hours
Open from 6:45am until 5:30pm, Monday through Friday. 3-hour program offered 8-11am or 2-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Outdoor
Not listed
Meals
Breakfast, snacks and lunch provided for all children
Religious
The Salvation Army

Programs

  • •3-hour school readiness program (8-11am or 2-5pm)
  • •Full-time childcare throughout the year

Highlights

  • ✓California Department of Education state funded
  • ✓Licensed for up to 60 students
  • ✓Multi-sensory and hands-on activities
  • ✓Designed to prepare children for kindergarten

Not stated on their website: Tuition/Fees (income-based), Teacher-to-student ratio, Outdoor play facilities, Specific curriculum or enrichment programs. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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