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Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center

580 Trinity Drive, Vacaville, CA 956874.5· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$160
year first licensed
1985

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About Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center

Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Vacaville, California. The state has licensed it since August 27, 1985, for up to 65 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with drop-in / hourly care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $160 to $475.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Feb 2024, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KFaith-basedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 3-5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 3-5
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumHandwriting without Tears
Daily lifeParents pack food
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsFor 2nd Child/Siblings
MoreFounded 1985
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center lists monthly tuition from $160 to $475. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Solano County has a median price of $424 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
2 days per week T, Th$300
3 days per week M, W, F$360
5 days per week M-F 8:30am-11:30am (Pre-K only)$475
Cherubs Program, 11:30am-2:00pm$240
Cherubs, choose 2 M/W/F days$160
Non-Refundable Registration Fee$150
Cherubs 1 day Drop-in$30 a day
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Solano County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$424
Home daycare$367

Toddler

Center$272
Home daycare$304

Preschool

Center$214
Home daycare$285

School age

Center$119
Home daycare$220

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 Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center since Feb 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
65 children
First licensed
1985
License number
#480106922
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Summary

3 visits since Feb 2024 · Last visit Apr 16, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Apr 16, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  2. Jan 26, 2026Visit
  3. Feb 29, 2024Inspection

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 Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center

Is Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 27, 1985.

Does Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center since Feb 2024. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $160 to $475, as it lists it.

What is Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(707) 447-6278.

Where is Shepherd of the Hills Early Childhood Center?

580 Trinity Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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