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Salvation Army Day Care Center

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

2540 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817

Visit website ↗(916) 469-4630Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
Complaint visits
4
Last visit
2/7/2025
Total visits
9

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

The Salvation Army of Sacramento's Alhambra Preschool is a quality early care and education program serving children ages 2 to entry into kindergarten. The center offers year-round, full-day, affordable preschool and child care with a focus on enriched learning, positive social-emotional development, and preparation for kindergarten.

Philosophy
Providing an enriched learning environment using a child-directed, integrated curriculum that fosters positive social emotional growth while developing a lifelong love of learning. Children learn and play in beautiful, clean indoor and outdoor environments that promote responsibility and connect children to nature.
Ages served
Ages 2 to entry into kindergarten (must be toilet trained)
Hours
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Outdoor
Beautiful, clean outdoor environments that promote responsibility and connect children to nature
Religious
The Salvation Army

Highlights

  • ✓Staff include early childhood professionals with degrees in early childhood education and California teaching permits
  • ✓Spanish-speaking staff available
  • ✓Sliding scale fees based on family income and size
  • ✓Full-day and part-time options available

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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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