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Bells Preschool & Childcare

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

10810 Atwood Road, Auburn, CA 95603

Visit website ↗(530) 823-9860Directions ↗Licensed for 36
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 3/10/2025 (3 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Bell's Preschool & Childcare Center has been licensed since 1983 and serves preschool and school-aged children in a rural setting in Auburn. The facility emphasizes hands-on learning, physical activity, and values like sharing and teamwork.

Philosophy
Emphasizes hands-on learning that actively engages children's imagination and attention. Nurtures traditional values and places strong emphasis on sharing and teamwork. Believes parents are first and primary teachers and partners with families to nurture and educate children in a healthy and happy environment.
Ages served
Preschool and school aged children ages 6-12 years old
Outdoor
Rural, country setting with unique experiences; activities include swimming, sports, field trips to pool, library, movies, bowling alley; access to animals including pigs and chickens

Programs

  • •Summer school age program (ages 6-12)
  • •Reading program
  • •Arts and crafts
  • •Swimming
  • •Sports
  • •Educational field trips
  • •Science activities
  • •Themed weeks
  • •Talent show
  • •Overnight camp out

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed since 1983
  • ✓Auburn Journal voted 'Best of the Best' multiple times
  • ✓Rural country setting with animals (pigs, chickens)
  • ✓Hands-on learning with field trips and variety of activities

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Meals, Teacher ratio, Preschool ages served. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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