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Gaines State Preschool

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

7340 E. Jackson Street, Paramount, CA 90723

Visit website ↗(562) 602-6900Directions ↗Licensed for 25
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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: 10/3/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Gaines State Preschool offers Preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds and Transitional Kindergarten for children turning 5 during the school year. Programs emphasize play, exploration, and early learning through hands-on activities in reading, writing, math, science, art, and music.

Ages served
3- and 4-year-olds for Preschool; children turning 5 between September 2 and June 2 for Transitional Kindergarten
Hours
Preschool: AM 7:50–10:50 a.m. / PM 12:00–3:00 p.m. (Gaines sessions: 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 12:15–3:15 p.m.)

Programs

  • •Preschool (Early Childhood Education)
  • •Transitional Kindergarten

Highlights

  • ✓Free or reduced cost available based on income or other needs
  • ✓Hands-on science, art, and music activities
  • ✓Social-emotional learning through play and teamwork
  • ✓Support for whole child development

Not stated on their website: Outdoor play areas, Meals and snacks, Teacher-student ratio, Full schedule for Transitional Kindergarten, Specific tuition costs. 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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