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Golden Valley Academy

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

7725 Sheldon Road, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Visit website ↗(916) 689-8823Directions ↗Licensed for 68
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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: 7/16/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Golden Valley Academy has been serving the Elk Grove community since 1986, offering preschool and before/after school care with a focus on academic excellence and loving care. The facility provides year-round care with qualified staff, flexible enrollment, and a range of educational programs.

Philosophy
Safe, loving, nurturing and homelike environment with academic excellence and loving care, enabling children to have fun as they learn and grow
Ages served
Preschool and School Age Children
Outdoor
Large Playgrounds
Meals
USDA approved nutritious meals

Programs

  • •Kindergarten Readiness Program
  • •Zoo phonics
  • •Early Math
  • •Reading
  • •Writing
  • •Arts & Crafts
  • •Field Trips
  • •Classroom Computers
  • •Homework time and help

Highlights

  • ✓Established since 1986
  • ✓Year Round Care
  • ✓Flexible enrollment options
  • ✓Transportation to and from school

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