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Mulberry Tree Preschool

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

13841 Christine Dr., Whittier, CA 90605

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
3/25/2025
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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Mulberry Tree Learning Center is a full-time private preschool in Whittier, California serving children ages 2 through kindergarten, with an after-school program for kindergarten through 13 years old. The school operates year-round from 6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday and has been operating for 35 years.

Philosophy
The school follows the philosophy of theorists such as Vygotsky, Piaget, and Dewey with a mission to refine practices from Reggio Emilia, Italy. Children learn best when they explore and experience, reflect, ask, and discuss, supported by caring adults and an interconnected system of child, family, and community. The philosophy is based on social constructivist theory where knowledge is built by the learner through social discourse and negotiation.
Ages served
2 years old through kindergarten; after-school program for kindergarten through 13 years old
Hours
6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday
Outdoor
Outdoor learning space available with outdoor reading areas

Highlights

  • ✓Reggio Emilia-inspired approach adapted to community needs
  • ✓Experiential learning driven by children's interests
  • ✓Year-round program
  • ✓85 students with small class sizes

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Meals, Specific curriculum subjects, Holiday schedule. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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