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Arista Preschool Of East Sacramento

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

616 Alhambra Boulevard, Sacramento, CA 95816

Visit website ↗(916) 231-9173Directions ↗Licensed for 64
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
7
Last visit
5/22/2025
Total visits
10

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

Arista Preschool of East Sacramento is part of Discovery Tree and Arista Schools, offering hands-on learning environments for infants through school-age children. The school values play as the true work of children and encourages exploration, investigation, and discovery.

Philosophy
Hands-on learning environments that encourage children to explore, investigate, and discover. For infants and toddlers, uses the R.I.E. philosophy (Resources for Infant Educarers) based on respect for infants as natural inventors, explorers, and self-learners. Preschool program balances teacher-directed times with open learning center times where children make choices and follow their interests.
Ages served
6 weeks - 10 years (Infants & Toddlers: 6 weeks - 30 months; Preschool: 24 months - 6 years; Discovery KidZone afterschool: 5 years - 10 years)

Programs

  • •Infants & Toddlers (Early Discoveries)
  • •Preschool
  • •Discovery KidZone (afterschool)
  • •Distance Learning Program

Highlights

  • ✓45 years of service
  • ✓R.I.E. philosophy for infants and toddlers
  • ✓Hands-on learning environments
  • ✓Flexible afterschool program with school transportation

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours of operation, Meals/snacks, Outdoor play facilities, Curriculum details for preschool and afterschool. Ask the preschool directly.

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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