California State Preschool Preschool open year-round for children ages 3-5 Joan Richards Learning Village opened in September 2015.
We offer AM, PM and Full Day CA State Preschool classes for children 3 -5 years of age. Our operating hours are 7:30am-5:30pm. Most of our programs are offered free of cost for income eligible families. We offer a comprehensive program that provides children with experiences that inspire critical thinking skills, wonder, and a lifelong love of learning. The curriculum is designed to facilitate a p
04/10/2026
Get those little adventure shoes ready ... Children & Youth Day is almost here! 🎉
Join us for a fun-filled day of arts & crafts, entertainment, and helpful resources for families. You won’t want to miss this exciting community celebration! 🎈🤩
04/02/2026
Thank you to all our families who stopped by for our Spring has Spring event! We had a blast sharing a song and dance with you! 🌻☀️
Happy CACFP Week! 🎉
Did you know that thanks to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), Joan Richards Learning Village is able to serve our students delicious and nutritious snacks every day? 🍎
Snack time is one of our favorite times of the day! Our teachers sit with students, share conversations, and turn this moment into a time for connection, learning, and lots of smiles. 💛
03/04/2026
This is Read Across America week so far! 📚🎉 Our students and staff have been getting into the spirit days, dressing up, and celebrating the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. We love seeing everyone’s creativity and excitement for reading!
02/27/2026
📚🎉 Don’t forget - Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America is happening next week!
We’re so excited to celebrate the joy of reading together. Be sure to check out the dress-up day schedule and have your child join in the fun! From silly hats to crazy socks, we can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity shine. ❤️📖
Let’s make it a week full of books, laughter, and lots of school spirit!
02/20/2026
🌟 Joan Richards Learning Village is NOW ENROLLING! 🌟
Ready to watch your little learner shine? ✨ At Joan Richards Learning Village, we turn curiosity into confidence every single day! With a warm, nurturing environment, hands-on activities, and amazing teachers who make learning fun, your child will be excited to grow, explore, and discover. 📚🎨🧩
📞 Call us today (209)461-2750 to schedule a tour and see why families love being part of the Joan Richards Learning Village community! 💛
We had a special musical guest stop by our preschool and it was so much fun! 🎶
Our friend showed us what notes and chords are, then played a few songs for us to enjoy. Lots of smiles, curiosity, and dancing along! Thank you for stopping by! 🤩
02/16/2026
Happy President's Day! We are closed today, we will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17th at our regular hours.
If you are need of help and resources, please call 211.
02/14/2026
Happy Friendship Day! 💛 Our preschoolers had so much fun celebrating Friendship Day by making a special gift to take home!
Special thank you to our parent for the extra special surprise! ❤
02/13/2026
Always learning. Always growing. 📚✨
Our preschool educators attended early childhood education conferences to keep building their skills and knowledge! They're the best! 🤩🎉
Happy 211SJ Day!
Whenever you or a loved one are in need of resource you can call 211! 211 connects you to vital resources!
Available 24/7 in over 250 languages!
Even though we were closed today, we’re still excited to share Show & Tell Friday moments 💙 Most recently, a student brought one of her favorite dolls to share with her class.
Show & Tell supports confidence, language development, and social skills 🧸✨
| Monday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7:30am - 5:30pm |