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Congregational Children's Center

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

430 E Tulare Ave, Shafter, CA 93263

Visit website ↗(661) 746-3100Directions ↗Licensed for 50
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
8/18/2023
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

Richland Child Development Center serves children ages 2 to 5 years old in Shafter, CA, with a focus on school readiness skills. The center offers both full-day (10 hour) and part-day (3 hour) preschool programs and received a 5-star rating from the Kern Early Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System in 2016.

Ages served
2 to 5 years old
Hours
Full day program: 10 hours; Part day program: 3 hours a day with morning and afternoon sessions

Programs

  • •Full day preschool program for parents in training, working, or attending classes
  • •Part day preschool program

Highlights

  • ✓5-star rating from Kern Early Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (2016)
  • ✓Focus on school readiness skills
  • ✓Serves 72 children total with limited spaces (24 for full day)
  • ✓Located in Shafter community

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