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901 P St #155b, Sacramento, CA
5.0· 1 review
Dot Tot Center
- licensed capacity
- 36
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $730
- year first licensed
- 1983
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About
About Dot Tot Center
Dot Tot Center is a licensed child care center in Sacramento, California. The state has licensed it since December 28, 1983, for up to 36 children, serving infants.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $730 to $1,917.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Dec 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KMeals providedPosts tuition
Ages served: infants
6 wk
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12 yr
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 36 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | InfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 5 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Resources for Infant Educators (RIE) |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Discounts | 10% off oldest child's tuition for two children enrolled full-time |
| Parent updates | Parent app (BrightWheel) |
| More | Founded 1983 |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Dot Tot Center lists monthly tuition from $730 to $1,917. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sacramento County has a median price of $347 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Elmo's Room - Ages 12 months to 2 years, 2-Day | $919 |
| Elmo's Room - Ages 12 months to 2 years, 3-Day | $1,374 |
| Elmo's Room - Ages 12 months to 2 years, 5-Day | $1,831 |
| Honey Bee's Classroom - 3 years to 4 years, Fully Potty-Learned, 2-Day | $730 |
| Honey Bee's Classroom - 3 years to 4 years, Fully Potty-Learned, 3-Day | $1,097 |
| Honey Bee's Classroom - 3 years to 4 years, Fully Potty-Learned, 5-Day | $1,467 |
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| Honey Bee's Classroom - 3 years to 4 years, Not Potty-Learned, 2-Day | $762 |
| Honey Bee's Classroom - 3 years to 4 years, Not Potty-Learned, 3-Day | $1,155 |
| Honey Bee's Classroom - 3 years to 4 years, Not Potty-Learned, 5-Day | $1,536 |
| Pooh's Corner - Ages 6 weeks to 12 months, 2-Day | $959 |
| Pooh's Corner - Ages 6 weeks to 12 months, 3-Day | $1,439 |
| Pooh's Corner - Ages 6 weeks to 12 months, 5-Day | $1,917 |
| Tigger Bug's Classroom - 2 years to 3 years, 2-Day | $815 |
| Tigger Bug's Classroom - 2 years to 3 years, 3-Day | $1,224 |
| Tigger Bug's Classroom - 2 years to 3 years, 5-Day | $1,629 |
| annual registration fee, per family | $75 |
15 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$347
Home daycare$242
Toddler
Center$221
Home daycare$200
Preschool
Center$261
Home daycare$205
School age
Center$217
Home daycare$208
State record
Inspection reports for Dot Tot Center
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Dot Tot Center since Dec 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
- 36 children
- Ages
- Infants
- First licensed
- 1983
- License number
- #340306210
- Also at this site
- Facility #340306212: Infant center
Summary
7 visits since Dec 2022 · Last visit May 6, 2026
Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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- May 6, 2026VisitFacility #340306210
- Oct 8, 2025VisitFacility #340306212
- Oct 8, 2025VisitFacility #340306210
- Jan 23, 2024InspectionFacility #340306210
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionFacility #340306212
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionFacility #340306212
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionFacility #340306210
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FAQ
Questions about Dot Tot Center
Is Dot Tot Center licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 28, 1983.
Does Dot Tot Center have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Dot Tot Center since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.
How many children can Dot Tot Center care for?
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.
What are Dot Tot Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Dot Tot Center cost?
Monthly tuition from $730 to $1,917, as it lists it.
What is Dot Tot Center's phone number?
(916) 442-5421.
Where is Dot Tot Center?
1630 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The nearest other daycare we list is Forever Young Infant Care Center, 0.1 miles away.