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Helen Wilcox Preschool

5727 Autrey Lane, Oroville, CA 959664.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$354
year first licensed
1981
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About Helen Wilcox Preschool

Helen Wilcox Preschool is a licensed child care center in Oroville, California. The state has licensed it since September 14, 1981, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: early head start, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Aug 2022, with 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 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 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsEarly Head Start, preschool and toddler care
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Helen Wilcox 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 Helen Wilcox Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Helen Wilcox Preschool since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
1981
License number
#041370378
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Summary

4 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Mar 6, 2025

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

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 6, 2025Inspection
  2. Mar 18, 2024Inspection
  3. Apr 19, 2023Inspection
  4. Aug 31, 2022Visit

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 Helen Wilcox Preschool

Is Helen Wilcox Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 14, 1981.

Does Helen Wilcox Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Helen Wilcox Preschool since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Helen Wilcox Preschool care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Helen Wilcox Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Helen Wilcox Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 533-4842 to ask.

What is Helen Wilcox Preschool's phone number?

(530) 533-4842.

Where is Helen Wilcox Preschool?

5727 Autrey Lane, Oroville, CA 95966. The nearest other daycare we list is Oakdale Heights Children's Center, 0.6 miles away.

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