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Adventure Begins, The

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

3841 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682

Visit website ↗(530) 676-4415Directions ↗Licensed for 35
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/25/2024
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

Adventure Begins CDE in Shingle Springs, CA serves children aged 2-5 in a safe, clean learning environment with over 30 years of experience. The program emphasizes learning through play, outdoor exploration, nutritious meals prepared on-site, and hands-on enrichment activities.

Philosophy
Multiple teaching styles including Direct/Indirect, Open Format, Plan-Do-Review, Child Initiated, High Scope, Montessori and Play Based approaches are used to support individual child learning and growth.
Ages served
2 to 5 years old
Outdoor
Expansive outside play area nearly a quarter acre designed to challenge large motor skills and support brain development; yearly activities include train rides, nature walks, jump houses, and water slides
Meals
Daily Breakfast, Lunch, and AM/PM Snacks served with low-fat milk and balanced from the four basic food groups; all meals prepared on-site by staff; focus on kid-friendly, nutritious, visually appealing meals

Programs

  • •PreK/TK
  • •Child Care
  • •Hands-on enrichment activities
  • •Themed activities (bubble parties, water parties, glow in the dark parties)

Highlights

  • ✓Over 30 years of experience
  • ✓Expansive quarter-acre outdoor play area
  • ✓All meals prepared on-site
  • ✓Animals on-site for children to experience

Not stated on their website: Hours, Tuition, Teacher ratio, Drop-off/pick-up times. 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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