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Contra Costa College-Early Childhood Lab School

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

2600 Mission Bell Drive, San Pablo, CA 94806

Visit website ↗(510) 215-3983Directions ↗Licensed for 26
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/7/2025
Total visits
3

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 Early Learning Center at Contra Costa College offers care for children ages 6 weeks to kindergarten entry in a nurturing environment with Montessori and Creative classroom options. Priority enrollment is given to CCC student parents, faculty, and staff, with community families also welcome.

Philosophy
The center is designed to support optimal development of children through anti-bias and anti-racist experiences that promote learning, self-awareness, problem-solving, creative expression, and respect for cultural differences. The center provides a safe, healthy, nurturing environment with well-prepared learning experiences tailored to individual children's needs.
Ages served
6 weeks to kindergarten entry
Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Programs

  • •Montessori classroom environments
  • •Creative classroom environments
  • •Infant and toddler care (6 weeks to 36 months)
  • •Preschool care (3 years to kindergarten entry)
  • •Curriculum enrichment through collaboration with campus departments (Culinary, Arts, Automotive, Library, Nursing, Physical Education)

Highlights

  • ✓Staff trained and certified in Early Childhood Education
  • ✓Flexible scheduling with part-time and full-time options
  • ✓Subsidized payment plans available for income-qualified families
  • ✓Sibling discount of 10% for oldest child

Not stated on their website: Meals/snacks provided, Outdoor play space, Teacher-to-child ratio, Specific curriculum details beyond Montessori and Creative approaches. 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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