Laura's Barn Preschool and Child Care Center operates a Salinas childcare location on Hitchcock Road that offers full‑time child care and preschool services for children ages 0–5 years, including both private‑pay and state‑subsidized (Title 5) options.
The Hitchcock Road center is a full‑time childcare and preschool facility serving infants through pre‑kindergarten. The site describes milestone‑based classrooms and a mix of classroom, indoor and outdoor activities designed for young children.
The program emphasizes play‑based learning and uses a "Beyond Paper" (Learning Beyond Paper) curriculum, daily storytime, art projects, and designated quiet/nap time. Sign language is used with infants and classrooms include enrichment such as weekly gymnastics and cooking classes.
Teaching staff are described as having pediatric CPR and first aid certification, food safety training, state and FBI background checks, and mandated‑reporter training. The facility is described as maintained to high standards of cleanliness and keeps entrances secured.
Toddler classroom promoting independence and language development through interactive play and structured activities.
Infant classroom for non‑mobile infants focusing on sensory exploration and early motor skill development.
Early preschool classroom introducing basic academic concepts and social skills such as sharing and turn‑taking.
State‑subsidized (Title 5) child care for eligible families to reduce or eliminate child care fees while providing the same milestone‑based classrooms and benefits available to private‑pay families.
Flexible enrollment providing full‑day care for children 0–5 years old; tuition includes enrichment classes, diapers and snacks, with an optional paid lunch program.
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Classroom for children transitioning from infancy that encourages mobility and early social interaction.
Advanced pre‑K classroom designed to reinforce key academic and social competencies ahead of kindergarten.
Pre‑K classroom integrating the Learning Beyond Paper curriculum with play‑based activities to support literacy and numeracy development.
Classroom for crawlers emphasizing sensory exploration and foundational motor skills.
Preschool classroom focused on early learning concepts and language development.
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