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Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool

12716 Northwoods Blvd #3 & #5, Truckee, CA 96161
licensed capacity
30
a week, county median
$317
year first licensed
2025
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About Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool

Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool is a licensed child care center in Truckee, California. The state has licensed it since February 10, 2025, for up to 30 children.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jan 2025, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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Licensed capacity
30 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Nevada County has a median price of $317 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Nevada County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$317
Home daycare$218

Toddler

Center$213
Home daycare$207

Preschool

Center$201
Home daycare$207

School age

Center$196
Home daycare$221

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 Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool since Jan 2025. 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
30 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#293626141
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Summary

3 visits since Jan 2025 · Last visit Apr 29, 2026

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

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  1. Apr 29, 2026Inspection
  2. Apr 29, 2026Visit
  3. Jan 27, 2025Visit

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 Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool

Is Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 10, 2025.

Does Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool since Jan 2025. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (530) 219-7361 to confirm.

How much does Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 219-7361 to ask.

What is Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool's phone number?

(530) 219-7361.

Where is Little Gems of the Sierra Preschool?

12716 Northwoods Blvd #3 & #5, Truckee, CA 96161. The nearest other daycare we list is Juan Aguilar, 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).