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Starlight Preschool Center

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

235 Hammer Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076

Visit website ↗(831) 724-3885Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
6
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/25/2025
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 2025-12-22). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Starlight Preschool Center offers comprehensive early care and education programs for three- and four-year-olds in safe and nurturing environments with emphasis on parent education and kindergarten readiness. Programs include full-day (8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.) and part-day (3-hour) options throughout the Pajaro Valley Unified School District.

Philosophy
Comprehensive child developmental programs that provide high-quality early care and education services in safe and nurturing environments. The programs emphasize parent education and kindergarten readiness.
Ages served
Three-year-olds (birthday on or before December 1st OR 3rd birthday on or after December 2nd) and four-year-olds (birthday on or before December 1st)
Hours
Full-day preschools: Monday to Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. year-round; Part-day preschools: 3-hour program Monday-Friday during PVUSD academic school year with AM and PM sessions at most sites

Programs

  • •Full-Day Preschools
  • •Part-Day State Preschools
  • •Community Preschool Programs (CSPP)

Highlights

  • ✓Emphasis on kindergarten readiness
  • ✓Parent education included
  • ✓Multiple full-day and part-day options
  • ✓Year-round services available for full-day programs

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