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West Valley College Child Development Center

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

14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070

Visit website ↗(408) 741-2409Directions ↗Licensed for 92
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
3 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/25/2025
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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

The West Valley College Child Development Center is a 50-year-old on-campus early childhood program providing free high-quality childcare to West Valley College students, with priority given to those who qualify for subsidized tuition based on household income. The center operates as a lab school for the Child Studies Department, emphasizing low adult-child ratios, highly educated teachers, play-based curriculum, and outdoor learning.

Philosophy
The center fosters an environment of respect and understanding that supports the development of the whole child through low adult-child ratios, highly educated teachers, and a focus on diversity. It demonstrates best practices for optimum child development using a play-based, emerging curriculum and outdoor classroom model.
Ages served
Includes toddler program; children do not need to be toilet learned to attend
Outdoor
Outdoor classroom model is part of the curriculum

Programs

  • •Play-based, emerging curriculum
  • •Lab school for teacher training and observation
  • •Research-based program

Highlights

  • ✓Free childcare for West Valley College students
  • ✓50-year-old established program
  • ✓Low adult-child ratios with highly educated teachers
  • ✓Serves as research-based teacher training and observation site

Not stated on their website: Specific hours of operation, Meals and snacks, Teacher-student ratio specifics, Age ranges beyond toddler program, Tuition (stated as free for eligible students), Full schedule/calendar. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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