Tender Learning Care (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

1818 Lake Blvd
Davis, CA 95616

Tel: (530) 756-5351

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Tender Learning Care is a privately owned, tuition funded preschool and childcare program, licensed by the state of California.

The goal of Tender Learning Care is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children, giving each child individual attention, affection, comfort, understanding and opportunities for learning in an environment free from frustration and pressure.

Children leave Tender Learning Care with an outstanding foundation for excelling in the public schools. California DSS License 570310353.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked CA School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 20 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,190
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Tender Learning Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1982

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Campus Size

2 acres

Student Body

Total Students

20 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

4 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

100%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,190

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Tuition Notes

% on Financial Aid

30%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,190

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School Notes

School Motto: Where children grow in confidence through REAL accomplishment

As co-owner with her husband John and director of Tender Learning Care at Stonegate, Shirley Huddleson brings twenty years of experience as a public school teacher, including 13 years in Davis schools, and over 43 years as a preschool owner and director, as well as many unique Davis experiences to our clients. Shirley has a lifetime teaching credential for California public schools and in addition to being a former member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honor society for outstanding teachers, Shirley helped the Davis communityre-open Fairfield School, a "one room" school. Under Shirley's guidance, Fairfield School became a successful, well recognized asset to the Davis School District. Shirley has personally screened our highly qualified staff, which includes certified public school teachers, preschool teachers and teachers' assistants. All of our teachers are cleared through the California Department of Justice and all have received CPR and first-aid training. Two of our teachers were also members of the Delta Kappa Gamma honor society: Jennifer, who has been with us for over 25 years (since May of 1999) and Usha, who also joined us over 25 years ago, in January of 2000.TLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or special needs. Children with special needs are accepted by the school based on our capability to provide support beneficial to the child; we are very happy to enroll children with special needs and are experienced in their care. TLC accepts children from two years old through 6 years old.

Source: Verified school update

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