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Shepherd's Christian Preschool

4410 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 934225.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$120
year first licensed
2013
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About Shepherd's Christian Preschool

Shepherd's Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in Atascadero, California. The state has licensed it since March 18, 2013, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $120 to $233.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Aug 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2-1/2 to 6yrs
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2-1/2 to 6yrs
ProgramsFull-time care and part-time care
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumExperience Learning curriculum
StaffFounder has a degree in education science
Daily lifePotty training: Potty train rate $10
Assistance it acceptsCAPSLO
Discounts10% Military Discount
MoreFounded 2010
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Shepherd's Christian Preschool lists weekly tuition from $120 to $233. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Luis Obispo County has a median price of $361 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full-Day Schedule, 3 Days$140
Full-Day Schedule, 4 Days$187
Full-Day Schedule, 5 Days$233
Half-Day Schedule, 3 Days$120
Half-Day Schedule, 4 Days$160
Half-Day Schedule, 5 Days$200
one-time registration fee$75
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Luis Obispo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$361
Home daycare$246

Toddler

Center$232
Home daycare$209

Preschool

Center$272
Home daycare$214

School age

Center$232
Home daycare$215

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's Christian Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Shepherd's Christian Preschool since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
20 children
First licensed
2013
License number
#406214085
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Summary

5 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Sep 14, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 14, 2026Inspection
  2. Dec 2, 2025Inspection
  3. Nov 22, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Nov 1, 2024Inspection
  5. Aug 4, 2022Inspection

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's Christian Preschool

Is Shepherd's Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 18, 2013.

Does Shepherd's Christian Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Shepherd's Christian Preschool since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Shepherd's Christian Preschool care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Shepherd's Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:15 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shepherd's Christian Preschool cost?

Weekly tuition from $120 to $233, as it lists it.

What is Shepherd's Christian Preschool's phone number?

(805) 406-0798.

Where is Shepherd's Christian Preschool?

4410 Portola Road, Atascadero, CA 93422. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions LLC @ Monterey Road, 0.7 miles away.

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