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Northwood Child Development Center

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

2630 Taft Street, Sacramento, CA 95815

Visit website ↗(916) 229-4530Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
12/20/2024
Total visits
4

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

Northwood Child Development Center offers full-day and part-day preschool programs for children ages 3-5 years old. The program uses Creative Curriculum and child-directed learning centers with an emphasis on collaborative home-school partnerships.

Philosophy
We believe your child comes to us with unique experiences, interests, and learning styles. Our goal is to know your child well and use this knowledge to guide, support, and motivate him or her. We believe that good teaching requires continual professional development, personal reflection, and collaboration. We encourage you to partner with us to give your child the most powerful and joyous learning experience possible.
Ages served
3-5 years old
Hours
Full-day: Monday-Friday 7:00 am-5:00 pm; Part-day morning: 8:00 am-11:00 am; Part-day afternoon: 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

Programs

  • •Full-day Preschool
  • •Part-day Preschool
  • •Child Directed Learning Centers (art, science, manipulatives, math, blocks, dramatic play, music, writing, reading)
  • •Creative Curriculum
  • •Guided Language Acquisition Design strategies
  • •Music and Physical Education
  • •Enlightened Discipline
  • •Second Step social skills program

Highlights

  • ✓Variety of child-directed learning environments including art, science, blocks, and dramatic play
  • ✓Embedded music and physical education in units of study
  • ✓Second Step program for social-emotional learning
  • ✓Strong emphasis on family partnership and communication

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-student ratio, Meals and snacks, Outdoor facilities and activities, Holiday/vacation schedule beyond TRUSD calendar alignment, Enrollment deadlines or waitlist information. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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