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Smallville Preschool

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

4706 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA 95608

Visit website ↗(916) 480-0632Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
10/22/2024
Total visits
8

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

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

About this preschool

Smallville Preschool is a private preschool and transitional kindergarten facility in Carmichael, California, offering full-day and half-day care for children ages 2-6. The school emphasizes a nurturing, play-based environment with a focus on moral responsibility, social skills, and academic development.

Philosophy
We realize academics are important, but we can't forget social skills. We help the children to be polite, patient and kind. They learn how to get along, share and be accepting of others. If we start them early in life, they will become better people in the future.
Ages served
2 years old through Pre-K (ages 3-6), TK and Kindergarten after school care
Hours
Full day: 7am-6pm; Half day: 7am-12pm or 1pm-6pm; After school TK/Kindergarten care available
Outdoor
Huge outdoor play area, Large play yard

Programs

  • •Music and movement
  • •Zoo phonics
  • •Arts and Crafts
  • •Math and Science
  • •Writing Without Tears
  • •Small and large motor activities
  • •Dramatic and imaginary play
  • •Sensory Play
  • •Cooking
  • •After school TK and Kindergarten care with homework help

Highlights

  • ✓Fully qualified Early Childhood Education trained teachers with extensive experience
  • ✓State mandated nap time (1-3pm) for full-day students
  • ✓Small class sizes with lower teacher-to-child ratios than public TK
  • ✓Welcome stuffed animal tour buddy and t-shirt upon enrollment

Not stated on their website: Specific teacher-to-student ratio, Meals/snacks provided, Weekly or annual tuition rates, Curriculum details beyond listed activities. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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