🌱 Helping Families Grow Healthy Children Since 1973. Beanstalk’s heritage: B.J. Jordan Child Care Programs, Inc.
(dba Beanstalk) is a successful private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) corporation that has been thriving in the Sacramento area since 1973, serving children and their families. Mission: Beanstalk’s mission is to provide children and families with enriching research-based early education, care, and nutrition programs in centers and family child care homes that are safe, affordable, linguistically and cult
urally responsive, supported by community partnerships and coordinated services. Our Programs: Beanstalk’s Family Child Care Home Education Network offers Free or Low Fee child care for 0 to 12 year olds with flexible hours in 75 Day Care Homes located throughout the greater Sacramento area. Our 8 Free preschools (13 am/pm sessions) are co-located on public elementary school campuses. Families must meet the need and income eligibility requirements. We also oversee several hundred licensed independent home-based childcare providers, who participate in the USDA Child Care Food Program, providing nutritious meals to thousands of children in family home settings. We have earned our reputation as a high-quality program, where parents can feel safe knowing their children in our centers and homes will learn, grow, explore, make friends, and have fun! Many of our parents today were themselves in Beanstalk programs years ago. Funding: In keeping with Beanstalk’s focus on service to the community, more than 80% of the children in Beanstalk's programs come from economically disadvantaged households. As a result, most of our income stream comes through federal and state programs supporting this community. Additional support for our programs comes from private grants and family-paid tuition (on a graduated scale based on income; free for many families). Learn more about Beanstalk at our website http://beanstalk.ws/about/philosophy.htm , our page http://facebook.com/bjjordanbeanstalk and our Twitter page https://twitter.com/bjjccbeanstalk Or call: (916) 344-6259
PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS:
North Highlands: 3735 Stephen Drive, North Highlands, CA 95660
Ridgepoint: 4680 Monument Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835
Dry Creek: 1230 G Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673
Jefferson: 2001 Pebblewood Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
Natomas: 2800 Stonecreek Drive, Sacramento, CA 95833
Crest Drive: 4700 Crest Drive, Sacramento, CA 95660
Regency Park: 5901 Bridgecross Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835
04/16/2026
🛠️ Engineering = imagination in action. Our STEAM students design, build, test, and try again — because every great invention starts with a brave first attempt! 🏗️ Beanstalk helps build strong minds through hands-on learning!💡
04/15/2026
🤝 In one of our classrooms today, preschoolers organized a puppet show together and watched each other perform! At another Beanstalk center, a relay race was held between instructional staff and their students! A great day for practicing cooperation, problem‑solving, and kindness — building skills that help children thrive in school and in life.
04/14/2026
💻 Technology helps our children explore how things work and nurture their curiosity! They learn how to solve challenges and imagine what’s possible! Our learners are practicing observational learning skills and coordination with tech! ✨
04/14/2026
🥕 Tasty Tuesday = exploring food with all our senses! From crunchy veggies to colorful fruits, today we learn about nutrition, cooking, and the fun of trying something new.
04/13/2026
🔬 An essential part of STEAM learning is Science! We’re constantly exploring the “why” behind the world — asking questions, testing ideas, and discovering the hidden spark in everything.
04/13/2026
🎶 Music Monday is here! Today we celebrate rhythm, movement, and the joy of making noise together. Music builds language, coordination, and confidence — and most importantly, it brings smiles.
04/11/2026
Happy Kickoff Saturday for Week of the Young Child! We're so excited for our planned activities and can't wait to share photos Monday through Friday! Stay tuned! How are you celebrating Week of the Young Child? 🌱 🥳
04/11/2026
Big Day of Giving is around the corner! 🎉
When you support Beanstalk during Big Day of Giving, your donation can go even further with booster prizes. 🌟
Mark your calendar for May 7 and be part of something big! 💚
04/10/2026
Today is Wear Blue Day for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Beanstalk stands in Blue as a reminder that every child deserves safety, care, and a community that protects them. 💙 👕
04/09/2026
The countdown is on! Beanstalk is excited to be a part of Big Day of Giving once again. This year on Thursday, May 7th. 💛
Just 28 days to go! Save the date and stay tuned to our social media for updates on Early Giving, prizes, and more! 📆✍️
04/04/2026
It's almost NAEYC's Week of the Young Child! Every year Beanstalk celebrates our children, families, providers and communities working together to help children grow, learn and thrive! 🌟
How will you celebrate?🥳
04/02/2026
Happy World Autism Awareness Day! 🧩
Today and every day, Beanstalk celebrates differences, embraces inclusion, and supports every child's unique journey. 🌱