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Pylusd-Melrose State Preschool

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

974 S. Melrose Street, Placentia, CA 92870

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/7/2025
Total visits
2

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

Pylusd-Melrose State Preschool is part of a district-wide preschool program developed to ensure students reach their full potential and enter kindergarten healthy and ready to learn. The program serves children ages two years and nine months to five years using California Preschool Learning Foundations and curriculum frameworks.

Philosophy
Programs implement high-quality educational standards including regular assessment of student development, a reliable program evaluation system, developmentally, linguistically, and culturally appropriate education programs, collaborative partnerships with families and the community, and comprehensive support services to ensure children and families' needs are met.
Ages served
Two years and nine months to five years old (must be potty trained)

Programs

  • •State Preschool Program (income and need eligible, qualifying program)

Highlights

  • ✓Multi-age classroom setting
  • ✓Follows California Preschool Learning Foundations and California Preschool Curriculum framework
  • ✓Comprehensive support services for children and families

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