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Madison Elementary School

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

5241 Harrison Street, North Highlands, CA 95660

Visit website ↗(916) 566-1900Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
3/14/2024
Total visits
3

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

Madison Elementary School offers a full-day preschool program for working families or those attending school, serving children ages 2.9 months to 5 years old. The program operates Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm year-round on the Madison Elementary Campus.

Philosophy
To inspire the passion for lifelong learning. The Early Childhood Education Department provides high-quality opportunities for developmentally appropriate learning through partnerships with parents, students, staff and the community, to prepare students for college, career and life success.
Ages served
2.9 months - 5 years old
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7am - 5pm, year round

Programs

  • •Connect for Learning (C4L)
  • •Handwriting without Tears
  • •Second Step
  • •KinderMusik
  • •School Readiness
  • •Anti-Bias Education

Highlights

  • ✓Full-day program for working families
  • ✓Focus on self-regulation and emotional development
  • ✓Enlightened Discipline approach with three classroom guidelines: Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Clean
  • ✓Social-emotional learning through Second Step program

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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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