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Little Saplings Preschool

1653 J Street, Eureka, CA 955015.0· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$30
year first licensed
2019
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About

About Little Saplings Preschool

Little Saplings Preschool is a licensed child care center in Eureka, California. The state has licensed it since February 28, 2019, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: full-time care and part-time care. It lists daily tuition from $30 to $50.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Feb 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 1/2 to 6 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon – Fri 7:45a – 5:30p”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 1/2 to 6 years
ProgramsFull-time care and part-time care
Class sizeLicensed for 30 children
DiscountsFree tuition for full-time/RPT City of Eureka parents; 50% fee reduction for grandparents
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Saplings Preschool lists daily tuition from $30 to $50. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Humboldt County has a median price of $366 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Day$50
Half Day (am)$30
Enrollment fee$50
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Humboldt County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$366
Home daycare$253

Toddler

Center$232
Home daycare$220

Preschool

Center$192
Home daycare$204

School age

Center$95
Home daycare$178

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 Saplings Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Saplings Preschool since Feb 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#125407413
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Summary

4 visits since Feb 2023 · Last visit Mar 30, 2026

Type A citations 0 · 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. Mar 30, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 12, 2025Inspection
  3. Mar 11, 2024Inspection
  4. Feb 24, 2023Inspection

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 Saplings Preschool

Is Little Saplings Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 28, 2019.

Does Little Saplings Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Saplings Preschool since Feb 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Little Saplings Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Saplings Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Saplings Preschool cost?

Daily tuition from $30 to $50, as it lists it.

What is Little Saplings Preschool's phone number?

(707) 441-4193.

Where is Little Saplings Preschool?

1653 J Street, Eureka, CA 95501. The nearest other daycare we list is Jefferson Early Head Start, 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).