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Little Acorns Preschool

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

18847 Oak Tree Road, Nevada City, CA 95959

Visit website ↗(530) 292-3140Directions ↗Licensed for 24
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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: 3/28/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Little Acorns Preschool serves children ages 2 to 5 on the Oak Tree campus in Nevada City, California, as part of the Twin Ridges Elementary School District. The program emphasizes learning through play in safe, nurturing environments with hands-on activities and outdoor exploration.

Philosophy
Children learn through play in safe environments guided by caring, nurturing adults. Teachers act as guides offering enriching, hands-on activities with age-appropriate supplies. The program celebrates each child's academic, social, emotional, physical, and cultural development and follows the California Preschool Learning Foundation and Curriculum Framework.
Ages served
2 to 5 years old
Hours
8:30 AM to 12:20 PM
Outdoor
Outside learning environments include all areas of the Oak Tree campus including gardens, large grassy fields, a natural landscape playground, and large rock formations for hands-on science exploration.

Programs

  • •Morning meeting
  • •Small group activities
  • •Free choice time
  • •Reading time

Highlights

  • ✓Located on beautiful Oak Tree campus with natural playground and rock formations
  • ✓Works closely with TK and kindergarten teachers for easy transition to kindergarten
  • ✓Emphasis on emotional learning and positive interactions
  • ✓Part of Twin Ridges Elementary School District

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