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Lauras Preschool

481 E. 5th Ave., Chico, CA 959263.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
21
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$354
year first licensed
2012
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About

About Lauras Preschool

Lauras Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chico, California. The state has licensed it since September 20, 2012, for up to 21 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Sep 2021, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Two months to eight years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
21 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “6:45 am to 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesTwo months to eight years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based
EnrichmentSpanish, Dramatic Play, Creative Movement/Hula dance, Cooking and Nutrition, Gymnastics, Around the World, Yoga, Music
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity21 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Lauras 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 Lauras Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Lauras Preschool since Sep 2021. 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
21 children
First licensed
2012
License number
#045406294
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Summary

6 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit May 13, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, 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. May 13, 2026Visit
  2. May 13, 2025Visit
  3. May 9, 2025Inspection
  4. Mar 27, 2024Inspection
  5. Jan 2, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Sep 27, 2021Inspection

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 Lauras Preschool

Is Lauras Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 20, 2012.

Does Lauras Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Lauras Preschool since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Lauras Preschool care for?

21, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Lauras Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lauras Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 343-1516 to ask.

What is Lauras Preschool's phone number?

(530) 343-1516.

Where is Lauras Preschool?

481 E. 5th Ave., Chico, CA 95926. The nearest other daycare we list is Laura's Daycare Center & Preschool, 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).