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Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare

1273 High Street, Auburn, CA 956035.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$449
year first licensed
2003
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About Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare

Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Auburn, California. The state has licensed it since March 6, 2003, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Nov 2021, with 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Placer County has a median price of $449 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.
Placer County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$449
Home daycare$389

Toddler

Center$297
Home daycare$330

Preschool

Center$233
Home daycare$310

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$238

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 Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2003
License number
#313608538
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Summary

7 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Mar 3, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 3, 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 3, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 27, 2025Visit
  3. Jan 31, 2024Inspection
  4. Jan 30, 2023Inspection
  5. Sep 29, 2022Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  6. Mar 30, 2022Inspection
  7. Nov 23, 2021Visit

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 Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare

Is Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 6, 2003.

Does Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 823-6385 to ask.

What is Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare's phone number?

(530) 823-6385.

Where is Hugs-N-Smiles Preschool and Daycare?

1273 High Street, Auburn, CA 95603. The nearest other daycare we list is Loving Start Auburn, under 0.1 miles away.

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