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Kidango Cesar Chavez Early Learning Center

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

2000 Kammerer Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
9/24/2025
Total visits
9

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 serves children ages birth through 5 in San Jose through a collaboration between Alum Rock Union Elementary District, Kidango, and SOMOS Mayfair. The center offers infant, toddler, and preschool care; Transitional Kindergarten; Kindergarten; and specialized services for children with developmental delays.

Philosophy
A holistic, inclusive, and loving space designed to serve the whole child and the whole family with a wide range of services, providing 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; Kindergarten)
Hours
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Infant/toddler/preschool: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. full-day or part-day morning/afternoon sessions. TK: 8:40 a.m. to noon. Kindergarten: 9:50 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. After-school care closes at 6 p.m.
Outdoor
Not stated
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
  • •Summer school programs
  • •Individualized instruction for children with disabilities or developmental delays
  • •Speech therapy

Highlights

  • ✓Free meals and snacks for all enrolled children
  • ✓Free tuition for TK, T4, and Kindergarten programs
  • ✓On-site Family Resource Center offering workshops, screenings, and community resource referrals
  • ✓Specialized programs for children with developmental delays and disabilities with low teacher-child ratios

Not stated on their website: Philosophy details beyond basic description, Outdoor play facilities or nature curriculum, Curriculum specifics, Staff qualifications, Parent involvement opportunities, Technology or screen time policies. 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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