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Innovative Preschool

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

1560 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA 95926

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
2/13/2025
Total visits
9

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

Innovative Preschool is a non-profit program serving children ages 2½ to 6 years old in Chico, California, established in 1989. The program provides an integrated, inclusive environment where children with and without disabilities learn together with qualified teachers.

Philosophy
Innovative strongly believes in meeting the challenging needs socially, emotionally and educationally of any child by providing qualified teachers in an accepting, stable, nurturing and stimulating environment. The program promotes peer acceptance, high self-esteem, independence, and interdependence skills, fostering social, emotional, creative, physical and cognitive development.
Ages served
2½ years to 6 years old
Outdoor
Interactions and learning occur on the playground as well as in classrooms

Programs

  • •Inclusive play program with children of all abilities
  • •Blended groupings and planned play/learning groups

Highlights

  • ✓Integrated program located on Loma Vista School campus
  • ✓Inclusive environment serving children with and without disabilities
  • ✓Over 2,000 children served since 1989
  • ✓Collaboration between Innovative and Chico Unified School District staff

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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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