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Kidango Cesar Chavez

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

1990 Kammerer, San Jose, CA 95116

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
3
Last visit
11/30/2023
Total visits
5

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

The César Chávez Early Learning Center (CCELC) is a collaborative campus serving children ages birth through 5 in San Jose, offering infant, toddler, preschool, transitional kindergarten, and kindergarten programs. The center provides free meals and snacks, operates Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and serves families in specific zip codes with prioritization for low-income families.

Philosophy
A holistic, inclusive, and loving space designed to serve the whole child and the whole family with a wide range of services; nurturing, safe, healthy, culturally appropriate, and effective care.
Ages served
Birth through 5 years (infant care 0-18 months, toddler care 18-36 months, preschool 3-5 years, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten)
Hours
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Infant/toddler/preschool full-day: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or part-day sessions. TK: 8:40 a.m. to noon. Kindergarten: 9:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Outdoor
Not listed
Meals
All children enrolled have access to free snacks and meals.

Programs

  • •Infant care
  • •Toddler care
  • •Full-day and part-day preschool
  • •Early Head Start
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and T4
  • •Kindergarten
  • •After-school care and summer school (TK/K only)
  • •Individualized instruction for children with disabilities or developmental delays
  • •Speech therapy services

Highlights

  • ✓Free meals and snacks for all enrolled children
  • ✓Family Resource Center providing workshops, referrals, and resource distributions
  • ✓Specialized services for children with developmental delays and disabilities
  • ✓Free programs for TK and kindergarten students

Not stated on their website: Specific tuition costs for infant/toddler/preschool, Teacher qualifications, Curriculum details, Outdoor play space details, Parent involvement opportunities. 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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