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Sojourner Truth Child Development Center

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

3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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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: 4/17/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Sojourner Truth Child Development Center serves infants and toddlers ages 2 months to 2 years with play-based education featuring Magda Gerber RIE Principles. The center offers multiple outdoor play yards, weekly music and movement classes, and seasonal gardening activities.

Philosophy
Magda Gerber RIE Principles with child-centered play activities
Ages served
2 months to 2 years
Hours
Full Day: 7:30am - 5:30pm; Part Day Long: 7:30am - 3:00pm. Schedule options: 5 days (Mon-Fri), 3 days (Mon, Wed, Fri), or 2 days (Tue, Thu)
Outdoor
Multiple outdoor play yards featuring seasonal gardening
Meals
Healthy hot lunch and snacks served daily and included in tuition

Programs

  • •Play-based education
  • •Weekly music and movement classes
  • •Seasonal gardening

Highlights

  • ✓Magda Gerber RIE Principles
  • ✓Multiple outdoor play yards
  • ✓1:4 teacher-child ratio
  • ✓Flexible scheduling options

Not stated on their website: Tuition rates, Financial aid details, Teacher qualifications, Curriculum specifics beyond RIE philosophy. Ask the preschool directly.

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