Hanford Learning Center II

Hanford Learning Center II is a preschool in Hanford, California, serving families with children through a nurturing, play-based curriculum designed to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. The center offers core educational activities including academics, language development, motor skills, and behavioral growth, along with STEM-based lessons, arts and crafts, story circles, and structured outdoor play. Families benefit from a warm, consistent environment with daily communication between staff and parents, and the center is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Many local families qualify for 100% free preschool tuition through the Educare program. With a perfect 5.00 rating and positive reviews, the center is recognized for its dedicated staff and strong community engagement.

Located within the Educare Services, Inc. network, Hanford Learning Center II is part of a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 by three lifelong educators. The program emphasizes learning through play, with classrooms designed to feel like home and teachers committed to building open, ongoing communication with families. Parents are invited to participate in events such as Open Houses, Art Night, Fall Festivals, and seasonal gatherings, fostering a strong sense of community. The center also supports family involvement through regular updates via text, email, phone calls, and twice-yearly parent-teacher conferences.

The center sits on Emma Lee Lane, about a mile from Jefferson Elementary School and Monroe School, and just a short distance from Hidden Valley Park, Duck Pond, West Grangeville Boulevard, and North 11th Avenue. Its location provides easy access to local green spaces and schools, supporting a balanced, active learning environment.

Hanford Learning Center II is known for its strong commitment to early childhood development, its inclusive approach to education, and its ability to serve diverse families through accessible, high-quality preschool programming. The center stands out in Hanford as a trusted, family-centered learning environment that prepares children for lifelong success.