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Little Pines Preschool

2022 Franklin Street, Chico, CA 959285.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
23
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$354
year first licensed
2021
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About Little Pines Preschool

Little Pines Preschool is a licensed child care center in Chico, California. The state has licensed it since September 29, 2021, for up to 23 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

Infants

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 months through 9 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
23 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 months through 9 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentCooking lessons, art projects, sign language, Animal of the Month visits, circle time
Class size8 infants and toddlers, 23 preschoolers
Licensed capacity23 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Pines 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 Little Pines Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Little Pines Preschool since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
23 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2021
License number
#045407962
Also at this site
Facility #045407961: Infant center
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Summary

12 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Sep 17, 2026

Type A citations 0 · 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Sep 17, 2026VisitFacility #045407961
  2. Mar 10, 2026VisitFacility #045407962
  3. Nov 14, 2025InspectionFacility #045407961
  4. Nov 14, 2025InspectionFacility #045407962
  5. Dec 11, 2024InspectionFacility #045407961
  6. Dec 11, 2024InspectionFacility #045407962
  7. Jan 30, 2024VisitFacility #045407962Type A 0 · Type B 0
  8. Jan 11, 2024InspectionFacility #045407961
  9. Jan 11, 2024InspectionFacility #045407962
  10. Jan 4, 2022Complaint investigationFacility #045407962Type A 0 · Type B 1
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Sep 28, 2021VisitFacility #045407962
  2. Sep 28, 2021VisitFacility #045407961

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 Pines Preschool

Is Little Pines Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 29, 2021.

Does Little Pines Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Little Pines Preschool since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Pines Preschool care for?

23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are Little Pines Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Pines Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 965-2202 to ask.

What is Little Pines Preschool's phone number?

(530) 965-2202.

Where is Little Pines Preschool?

2022 Franklin Street, Chico, CA 95928. The nearest other daycare we list is Circles Children's Center, 0.2 miles away.

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