Beanstalk started as a pilot project under the Foundation of California State University, Sacramento in 1973 as Community Child Care Programs. In 1996, as a tribute to the founder, the name was changed to B.J. Jordan Child Care Programs, until 2001, where we come to what we know today as Beanstalk.

 All along the way, the main focus and purpose has been to provide affordable child care, preschool, and nutrition programs for families who had limited financial resources.

Our mission is to provide children and families with high quality care, education and nutrition programs, in centers and family child care homes that are safe, affordable, and culturally and linguistically responsive.