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Just Kids At Discovery Tree School

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

1235 H Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Visit website ↗(916) 323-5301Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/3/2024
Total visits
5

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

Discovery Tree and Arista Schools provide hands-on learning environments for infants through school-age children across multiple programs. The school values play as the true work of children and emphasizes exploration, investigation, and discovery.

Philosophy
Hands-on learning environments that encourage children to explore, investigate and discover. Merges work and play in a professional, creative environment that challenges both children and adults to be active and lifelong learners. Infants and Toddlers program uses the R.I.E. philosophy (Resources for Infant Educarers), based on respect for infants and trust that they are natural inventors, explorers, and self-learners.
Ages served
6 weeks to 10 years (Infants & Toddlers: 6 weeks - 30 months; Preschool: 24 months - 6 years; Discovery KidZone: 5 years - 10 years)

Programs

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

Highlights

  • ✓45 years of service
  • ✓R.I.E. philosophy for infants and toddlers
  • ✓Balance between teacher-directed and open learning center times
  • ✓School pickup and transportation for afterschool 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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