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Lil' School

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

8089 Madison Avenue #11, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
8/27/2025
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

The Lil' School is a preschool and daycare in Citrus Heights, CA serving ages 6 weeks to 12 years, inspired by European programs and the Creative Curriculum with a play-based, activity-centered approach. The school emphasizes well-rounded education through literacy, science, mathematics, arts, and physical activity.

Philosophy
Inspired by the approaches of European Programs and the Creative Curriculum, the school strives to give a well-rounded education that will allow children to develop into confident creative thinkers. Play-based activities create teachable moments using children's natural curiosity to lead discussions, with teachers acting as facilitators. The school promotes education through development of all children's languages: expressive, communicative, symbolic, cognitive, ethical, metaphorical, logical, imaginative and relational.
Ages served
6 weeks - 12 years
Hours
Monday-Friday, 6:45 am - 5:30 pm
Outdoor
Outside time included multiple times throughout the day; Outside Classroom experience
Meals
Breakfast, snacks and lunch are provided and cooked

Programs

  • •Infant Care
  • •Toddler Care
  • •Preschool
  • •Pre-Kindergarten
  • •Private Kindergarten
  • •School-Age Program
  • •Flexible Care
  • •Montessori
  • •Reggio Emilia
  • •Enrichment Programs
  • •Language Immersion
  • •Spring Break Programs
  • •Summer Break Programs
  • •Winter Break Programs

Highlights

  • ✓Play-based learning with teacher facilitators
  • ✓Parents' Club for family involvement
  • ✓Focus on literacy, science, and mathematics in pre-K program
  • ✓Sign language instruction for babies

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-to-child ratio, Specific curriculum materials, Special needs accommodations. 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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