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Sojourner Truth Child Development Center

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
7/3/2025
Total visits
4

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

Sojourner Truth Child Development Center (STCDC) is an infant-toddler center serving children 2 months to 2 years with play-based education featuring Magda Gerber RIE Principles. The center offers full-day and part-day schedules with multiple outdoor play yards and includes healthy hot meals and snacks daily.

Philosophy
Child-centered play-based education featuring Magda Gerber RIE Principles
Ages served
2 months to 2 years
Hours
Full Day: 7:30am - 5:30pm; Part Day Long: 7:30am - 3:00pm; 5 Days (Mon-Fri), 3 Days (Mon/Wed/Fri), or 2 Days (Tue/Thu)
Outdoor
Multiple outdoor play yards
Meals
Healthy hot lunch and snacks served daily, included in tuition

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓Magda Gerber RIE Principles
  • ✓3 classrooms for different age groups (young infants, wobblers, toddlers)
  • ✓Multiple outdoor play yards
  • ✓Meals included in tuition

Not stated on their website: Tuition cost, Teacher qualifications, Curriculum details beyond RIE. 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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