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Mulberry Tree Preschool

13841 Christine Dr., Whittier, CA 906054.4· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
year first licensed
2020
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About Mulberry Tree Preschool

Mulberry Tree Preschool is a licensed child care center in Whittier, California. The state has licensed it since May 15, 2020, for up to 28 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

Before- and after-schoolSummer camp

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2-13
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:30am-6:00pm Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2-13
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care and summer camp
ApproachPlay-based, Reggio Emilia
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
TransportationTransportation (walk to and from Ocean View Elementary School)
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mulberry Tree Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Mulberry Tree Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Mulberry Tree Preschool since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
28 children
Ages
School-age children
First licensed
2020
License number
#198020451
Also at this site
Facility #198020452: School-age program
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Summary

11 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Mar 12, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 12, 2026InspectionFacility #198020452
  2. Mar 12, 2026VisitFacility #198020451
  3. Mar 25, 2025VisitFacility #198020451
  4. Mar 25, 2025InspectionFacility #198020452
  5. Jan 26, 2025Complaint investigationFacility #198020452Type A 0 · Type B 1
  6. Jan 26, 2025Complaint investigationFacility #198020451Type A 0 · Type B 2
  7. Dec 12, 2024VisitFacility #198020452
  8. Dec 12, 2024VisitFacility #198020451
  9. Jan 9, 2024InspectionFacility #198020452
  10. Jan 9, 2024InspectionFacility #198020451
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Sep 23, 2021VisitFacility #198020452Type A 0 · Type B 0

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mulberry Tree Preschool

Is Mulberry Tree Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 15, 2020.

Does Mulberry Tree Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Mulberry Tree Preschool since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Mulberry Tree Preschool care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

What are Mulberry Tree Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mulberry Tree Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (562) 696-5114 to ask.

What is Mulberry Tree Preschool's phone number?

(562) 696-5114.

Where is Mulberry Tree Preschool?

13841 Christine Dr., Whittier, CA 90605. The nearest other daycare we list is Whittier Christian School, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).