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Taft Child Development Center

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

819 6th St., Taft, CA 93268

Visit website ↗(661) 765-2866Directions ↗Licensed for 66
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
9/3/2025
Total visits
5

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

Alvarez Family Child Care is a licensed home daycare in Taft, CA serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The provider offers a supportive, home-like environment with project-based curriculum and bilingual programming in Spanish.

Philosophy
Goal is to help children learn important social, emotional, and behavioral skills that ensure they reach their developmental milestones through developmentally appropriate activities and project-based learning.
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers
Hours
5:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Saturday
Outdoor
Backyard available
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided; Snacks provided

Programs

  • •Project-based curriculum
  • •Bilingual programming (Spanish)
  • •Potty training
  • •Full-time and drop-in schedules

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed provider with CA license #157700136
  • ✓Director with 6+ years experience, certified in First Aid and CPR
  • ✓Culturally diverse learning environment
  • ✓Real-time photo and video updates for parents

Not stated on their website: Teacher-to-child ratio, Curriculum details beyond project-based, Outdoor play schedule/frequency, Parent involvement opportunities, Special needs accommodations. 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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