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American River College Children's Center

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

4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento, CA 95841

Visit website ↗(916) 484-8651Directions ↗Licensed for 87
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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: 9/12/2025 (5 total).

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

About this preschool

American River College operates a child development center that provides education and care for young children while serving as a laboratory for students in early childhood education and related fields. The center prioritizes partnerships with families, child-initiated curriculum, and anti-bias practices.

Philosophy
Child-centered, play-based learning with child-initiated curriculum. Teachers serve as intentional facilitators and co-learners. Families are partners and experts on their children. Commitment to anti-racist and anti-bias practices, cultural competence, and creating a caring community where children are seen as competent, creative, and capable.

Programs

  • •Early childhood education laboratory for teacher preparation students
  • •Student practicum and internship opportunities in child development, nursing, nutrition, American Sign Language, and psychology

Highlights

  • ✓Serves student-parents, Los Rios staff, and community
  • ✓Open-door family policy with regular family workshops and gatherings
  • ✓Exceptional adult-child ratio with student employees and practicum students
  • ✓Play spaces designed for developing minds and bodies with rich curriculum

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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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