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Wcic-Playmate Child Development Center II

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

3555 3rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
6/27/2024
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

WCIC/Playmate Child Development Center II is a federally funded Head Start program serving children ages 3-5 from low-income families in Sacramento County. The program uses Creative Curriculum and focuses on developing social competency and school readiness while fostering development of the whole child.

Philosophy
To increase social competency and school readiness by utilizing Creative Curriculum, Second Step Social Emotional, and Teaching Pyramid; fostering development of the whole child; integrating self-identity, cognitive, language, physical, creative, emotional, and social development; and reflecting and honoring the children, families, and communities.
Ages served
3-5 years
Hours
Full Day Classes: 7:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. (Monday through Thursday); Office Hours: 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Monday through Friday)

Programs

  • •Head Start Program
  • •Creative Curriculum
  • •Second Step Social Emotional
  • •Teaching Pyramid

Highlights

  • ✓Serves 85 Head Start children ages 3-5
  • ✓Multilingual support (English, Spanish, Hmong, Mien, Lao, Thai, Chinese, Bengali, Indonesian, American Sign Language)
  • ✓Comprehensive framework for whole child development
  • ✓89 years of community service

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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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