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Richland State Preschool

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

275 West Lerdo, Shafter, CA 93263

Visit website ↗(661) 746-3904Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 1/18/2023 (2 total).

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 providing school readiness skills. The center offers both full-day (10 hour) and part-day (3 hour) preschool programs.

Philosophy
Richland Preschool commits itself to providing school readiness skills to young children from the community.
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 (10 hours) for parents in training, working, or attending classes
  • •Part day preschool program (3 hours a day) for parents without full time need

Highlights

  • ✓5 star rating with the Kern Early Stars Quality Rating and Improvement System (Spring 2016)
  • ✓Located in Shafter community that takes pride in family values and traditions
  • ✓Full day program limited to 24 children
  • ✓Parent involvement of 2 days a month is a program expectation

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