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South Coast Day Care

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

40 School Street, Point Arena, CA 95468

Visit website ↗(818) 219-7478Directions ↗Licensed for 16
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
11
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
5/21/2025
Total visits
8

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 2026-01-19). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

South Coast Day Care in Point Arena, California opened its first licensed toddler care program for children 18 months and older in January 2026. The nonprofit daycare, located in a former church, aims to support working families by offering affordable childcare with a curriculum tailored to toddlers.

Philosophy
Focus on helping families who have to work; support working families; mission-driven nonprofit serving the community
Ages served
18 months and older (toddler program); kindergarten-age children (after-school programs); 2 years and up (part-time and all-day care)
Outdoor
Outdoor play space available for toddlers

Programs

  • •Toddler care (18 months and older)
  • •After-school programs for kindergarten-age children
  • •Part-time care for children 2 years and up
  • •All-day care for children 2 years and up

Highlights

  • ✓First licensed toddler care program for children 18 months and older in Point Arena
  • ✓Located in former St. Paul's Church on School Street
  • ✓Classroom designed and curriculum tailored specifically for toddlers
  • ✓Intentionally kept rates lower than any other private nonprofit daycare center in the county

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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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