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Sierra College Child Development Center

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

250 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Visit website ↗(530) 274-5350Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/29/2025
Total visits
4

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

Sierra College Child Development Center provides early childhood education for children of students, staff, and community members on the Nevada County Campus, serving ages 18 months through 5 years. The center operates as a collaborative partnership and offers free enrollment to income-eligible families.

Philosophy
To provide an exemplary learning environment that serves as a demonstration laboratory setting for Sierra College students while collaborating with community agencies to provide an exemplary early childhood education model.
Ages served
Toddler Program: 18-36 months; Preschool Program: 3-5 years old
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm; Wednesday: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm; year-round

Programs

  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Partnership Preschool (full inclusion program for general and special education students)

Highlights

  • ✓Free enrollment for income-eligible families
  • ✓Teacher-child ratio 1:4 for toddlers, 1:8 for preschool
  • ✓Year-round operation
  • ✓Full inclusion preschool program available at TKM Campus

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