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Learning Tree Preschool

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

5600 Gilgunn Way, Sacramento, CA 95822

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/28/2025
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

Learning Tree Preschool is a state-licensed, family and alumna-run preschool established in 1980 serving children 18 months to 6 years old. The school offers full-time and part-time programs with a play-based curriculum including academics, arts, music, science, and outdoor play.

Philosophy
Safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn and grow through a partnership between parents, teachers, and children to support each child's unique needs and interests. Play-based curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Ages served
Toddler Program: 18-30 months old; Preschool Program: 2 years old and toilet trained to 6 years old (or before kindergarten)
Hours
7:00 am-6:00 pm Monday through Friday; Full-time Preschool 7:00 am-6:00 pm; Full-time Toddler 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Part-time morning 7:00 am-12:45 pm; Part-time afternoon 12:30 pm-6:00 pm; Toddler half days 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor play areas included in curriculum
Meals
Morning and afternoon healthy snacks provided daily; children required to bring lunch from home daily

Programs

  • •Full-time Preschool Program
  • •Full-time Toddler Program
  • •Part-time 5 Half-days AM
  • •Part-time 5 Half-days PM
  • •Toddler Half Days
  • •Drop-in Care
  • •Free phonics/reading readiness program
  • •Big Kicks Soccer (ages 2-5)
  • ��Dance Class with Ariel Webb
  • •ASL Program

Highlights

  • ✓ASL-friendly and woman-owned
  • ✓Family & alumna run since 1980
  • ✓Flexible scheduling options including drop-in care
  • ✓Regular events including Spring & Fall Portraits, Holiday Celebrations, Earth Day Garden Celebration, Annual Pumpkin Patch, Summer Luau

Not stated on their website: Teacher-student ratio, Classroom size, Curriculum details beyond general categories, Staff qualifications, Outdoor space size. 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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