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Little Lights Preschool

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

1660 Arbor Way, Turlock, CA 95380

Visit website ↗(209) 668-2548Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
7
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
8/21/2025
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

Little Lights Preschool is an extension of First United Methodist Church's educational ministries offering age-appropriate Christian values through curriculum. The preschool provides a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow across five areas of development: social, physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual.

Philosophy
Little Lights Preschool believes that the love and example of Christ is experienced through others, and strives to show this love and acceptance to children and their parents. The preschool is a caring, kind and loving environment that provides age-appropriate Christian values integrated through curriculum.
Ages served
Preschool
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; Early Bird Drop Off Option at 7:30am ($5 per day); School Office Hours Monday through Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Religious
First United Methodist Church affiliation; age-appropriate Christian values shared through curriculum

Programs

  • •Social development
  • •Physical development
  • •Cognitive development
  • •Emotional development
  • •Spiritual development

Highlights

  • ✓Received Best of 2023 Preschool for Turlock award
  • ✓Extension of First United Methodist Church's educational and outreach ministries
  • ✓Early Bird Drop Off Option available at 7:30am

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor play, Specific age groups served. 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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