Frequently asked questions

At Joyful Journeys, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they develop a lifelong love of learning. Our philosophy centers on honoring each child's individuality while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Our program blends Creative Curriculum, Montessori principles, and Learning Through Play, grounded in the developmental theories of Piaget and Skinner. Hands-on activities and positive reinforcement are at the heart of every day.

The teachers at Joyful Journeys must meeting the minimum criteria established by California's Department of Social Services, this includes at least 12 core semester united in early childhood, and six months experience within a licenses child care center. In addition to the those minimums, our recruitment, hiring and onboarding procedures aim source teachers and team members aligned with our educational philosophy and culture of creating a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment where children and families feel supported and encouraged to learn and grow.

Each classroom and age follows the teacher student rations required by Community Care Licensing. Each classroom has a lead teacher and up to three assistant teachers, along with a floating assistant teacher to ensure teacher student ratios are met at all times, and to ensure that each child receives the care and attention required to sustain our culture or safety and cultivating a nurturing environment.

Yes. Joyful Journeys Early Learning Center & Preschool is a licensed childcare facility regulated by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division, under Title 22. We are subject to routine and unannounced inspections to ensure full compliance with state health, safety, and child welfare standards.

Joyful Journeys was founded by Dionna Perkins, whose passion for early childhood education and dedication to Vallejo's children shaped the center's vision and values. To learn more about our founder and story, visit joyfuljourneyspreschool.com/about-us or schedule a time to meet with our Director.