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Chico Oaks Preschool

1859 Hooker Oak Avenue, Chico, CA 95926
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$354
year first licensed
1998
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About Chico Oaks Preschool

Chico Oaks Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chico, California. The state has licensed it since August 3, 1998, for up to 42 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Jul 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2–3.5 years and 3.5–5 years (Monkey Room / Tiger Room)
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2–3.5 years and 3.5–5 years (Monkey Room / Tiger Room)
ApproachFaith-based
CurriculumZoo Phonics and a yearly thematic curriculum
StaffAt least 12 hours of early child development classes, CPR and First Aid certified
Daily lifePotty training: Helped with potty training (parent testimonial)
MoreFounded 1998
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Chico Oaks Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Butte County has a median price of $354 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Butte County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$354
Home daycare$291

Toddler

Center$216
Home daycare$242

Preschool

Center$179
Home daycare$225

School age

Center$87
Home daycare$194

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Chico Oaks Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Chico Oaks Preschool since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
42 children
First licensed
1998
License number
#045401770
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit Jun 9, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Jun 9, 2026Visit
  2. Jun 9, 2026Inspection
  3. Oct 24, 2025Visit
  4. Jun 2, 2025Inspection
  5. Jul 10, 2024Inspection
  6. Jul 26, 2023Inspection
  7. Jul 26, 2022Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Chico Oaks Preschool

Is Chico Oaks Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 3, 1998.

Does Chico Oaks Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Chico Oaks Preschool since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Chico Oaks Preschool care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Chico Oaks Preschool's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chico Oaks Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 342-4813 to ask.

What is Chico Oaks Preschool's phone number?

(530) 342-4813.

Where is Chico Oaks Preschool?

1859 Hooker Oak Avenue, Chico, CA 95926. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lions Preschool, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).