MVCC PRESCHOOL
Monte Vista Children’s Center has been serving families of Turlock since 1980.It is our desire that every child knows they are special, cherished and loved by God. Care is available for fully potty-trained 2-year-olds through kindergarten. Our goal is to have each child ready for a seamless kindergarten transition. Monte Vista Children’s Center meets all mandated preschool requirements and is fully licensed by the state of California.
All of us at Monte Vista Children’s Center believe that children are special gifts from God, beautiful and unique. Our hope is that every child may truly understand how special they are. For questions and information call us at (209) 632-8477. Click the button below to email our director or to follow the most current news and event updates on our Facebook page.
There is a place for you!
1619 E Monte Vista Ave. Turlock, CA 95382
(209) 632-8477
Enter from Monte Vista Ave in the East parking lot and find us on the first floor of the North Education Building.
Monday-Friday | 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Fees + Schedules
Typical Day Schedule
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Free Play |
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Directed Learning Time |
12:00 noon – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch Time |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Nap Time |
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Free Play |
Plan 1: Half Day Program
Drop off as early as 7:00 a.m.
Pick up as late as 12:30 p.m.
Morning snack provided. Eat lunch brought from home.
Must leave by 12:30 pm.
One dollar per minute for after 12:30 p.m. pick up.
5 Days | $487.00 |
4 Days | $425.00 |
3 Days | $341.00 |
2 Days | $230.00 |
1 Day | $207.00 |
Plan 2: Kindergarten/After School Program
Arrive no earlier than 11:30 am.
Eat lunch brought from home.
Must leave by 6:00 pm.
One dollar per minute for after 6:00 p.m. pick up.
Call For Pricing
(209) 632-8477
Plan 3: Full Day Program
Arrive no earlier than 7:00 a.m.
Eat lunch brought from home.
Morning and afternoon snack provided.
Must leave by 6:00 pm.
One dollar per minute for after 6:00 p.m pick up.
5 Days | $600.00 |
4 Days | $505.00 |
3 Days | $410.00 |
2 Days | $324.00 |
1 Day | $229.00 |
Our Purpose
It is our prayer that your child’s time with us will be happy and rewarding. These are our goals for every child during their time at MVCC:
- To have your child make a successful transition from home to school.
- To provide a secure environment where a child has opportunities for experiences which may help him/her to develop and grow at his/her own pace.
- To develop socially in becoming familiar and concerned about others.
- To develop spiritual values.
- To develop self-control in managing feelings.
- To learn and assume responsibility for choices.
- To develop a good self-image.
The staff at Monte Vista Children’s Center feel that children are a special gift from God. Each is different and unique! Our hope is that every child comes to know and understand just how special they are!
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PRESCHOOL Team
Teachers are responsible for:
Planning the curriculum and activities in their class room, Providing an appropriate role model for the students, working alongside other staff members as a team and showing love, care and respect for each child.

SHERRY GONZALES
Director

DIANE OTTIS
Bookkeeper

Dave Nieuwsma
Chaplain

CHERYL PARRISH
Teacher

ALLY O'DELL
Teacher

ELIZABETH GONZALES
Teacher

VIVIAN GUZMAN
Teacher

KATRINA EVANS
Teacher

DARLA DAHLQUIST
Teacher

VONNA
Teacher

DOUG ANDERSON
Substitute Teacher

AMANDA THOMAZIN
Substitute Teacher