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Smallville Preschool

4706 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA 956084.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$715
year first licensed
2006
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About Smallville Preschool

Smallville Preschool is a licensed child care center in Carmichael, California. The state has licensed it since July 6, 2006, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $715 to $1,345.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Oct 2021, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
2-years to 1st Grade entry
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2-years to 1st Grade entry
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
StaffFully qualified Early Childhood Education trained teachers who specialize in this age group
Daily lifePotty training: 2-year old or not potty trained
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (shuttle bus to/from Mariemont Elementary School)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Smallville Preschool lists monthly tuition from $715 to $1,345. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Sacramento County has a median price of $347 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monthly Full Day Rates 2 Year, 2-Day$970
Monthly Full Day Rates 2 Year, 3-Day$1,130
Monthly Full Day Rates 2 Year, 4-Day$1,290
Monthly Full Day Rates 2 Year, 5-Day$1,345
Monthly Full Time Rates Ages 3-6, 2-Day$890
Monthly Full Time Rates Ages 3-6, 3-Day$1,040
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Monthly Full Time Rates Ages 3-6, 4-Day$1,185
Monthly Full Time Rates Ages 3-6, 5-Day$1,235
Monthly Half Day Rates Ages 3-6, 2-Day$715
Monthly Half Day Rates Ages 3-6, 3-Day$830
Monthly Half Day Rates Ages 3-6, 4-Day$950
Monthly Half Day Rates Ages 3-6, 5-Day$990
Monthly Half Days Rates Ages 2, 2 Days$775
Monthly Half Days Rates Ages 2, 3 Days$905
Monthly Half Days Rates Ages 2, 4 Days$1,035
Monthly Half Days Rates Ages 2, 5 Days$1,076
TK-Half Day Rates Age 4-6, 2-Day$725
TK-Half Day Rates Age 4-6, 3-Day$930
TK-Half Day Rates Age 4-6, 4-Day$1,050
TK-Half Day Rates Age 4-6, 5-Day$1,090
20 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Sacramento County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$347
Home daycare$242

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$200

Preschool

Center$261
Home daycare$205

School age

Center$217
Home daycare$208

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 Smallville Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Smallville Preschool since Oct 2021. 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
72 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#343614029
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Jul 14, 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. Jul 14, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Feb 10, 2026Inspection
  3. Oct 22, 2024Inspection
  4. Jul 21, 2023Inspection
  5. May 10, 2023Visit
  6. Dec 2, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Oct 17, 2022Visit
  8. Jul 13, 2022Inspection
  9. Dec 21, 2021VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Oct 19, 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 Smallville Preschool

Is Smallville Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 6, 2006.

Does Smallville Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Smallville Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Smallville Preschool care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Smallville Preschool's hours?

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

How much does Smallville Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $715 to $1,345, as it lists it.

What is Smallville Preschool's phone number?

(916) 480-0632.

Where is Smallville Preschool?

4706 Arden Way, Carmichael, CA 95608. The nearest other daycare we list is Village Montessori School, 0.4 miles away.

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