Kreative Beginnings
2035 Esplanade, Chico, CA
5.0· 2 reviews
Storybook Schoolhouse
- licensed capacity
- 128
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $890
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Storybook Schoolhouse
Storybook Schoolhouse is a licensed child care center in Chico, California. The state has licensed it since April 7, 2025, for up to 128 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $890 to $1,490.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits since Dec 2024, with 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 128 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | Over 64 years of combined experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-age |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Parents pack food |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Parent updates | Parent app (BrightWheel) |
| More | Founded 1964 |
| Licensed capacity | 128 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Storybook Schoolhouse lists monthly tuition from $890 to $1,490. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 Half Days 7 am - 12 noon Or 12:30pm -5:30pm | $890 |
| Infant & Toddler, Full Time 4 to 5 Days Per Week | $1,490 |
| Infant & Toddler, Part Time 3 Days Per Week | $1,040 |
| Summer Camp, 5 Half Days Morning or Afternoon Sessions | $187 a week |
| Summer Camp, Weekly Full Time Monday through Friday | $250 a week |
| Summer Camp, Monthly Full Time 4-Week Block Enrollment | $1,000 a month |
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Storybook Schoolhouse
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Storybook Schoolhouse since Dec 2024. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 128 children
- First licensed
- 2025
- License number
- #045408438
Summary
11 visits since Dec 2024 · Last visit Sep 22, 2026
Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them
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- Sep 22, 2026Visit
- May 5, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
- May 5, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
- Mar 12, 2026Visit
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
- Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
- Sep 18, 2025Visit
- Sep 16, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
- Mar 3, 2025Visit
- Feb 25, 2025Visit
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- Dec 4, 2024Visit
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FAQ
Questions about Storybook Schoolhouse
Is Storybook Schoolhouse licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 7, 2025.
Does Storybook Schoolhouse have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 11 visits to Storybook Schoolhouse since Dec 2024. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.
How many children can Storybook Schoolhouse care for?
128, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Storybook Schoolhouse's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Storybook Schoolhouse cost?
Monthly tuition from $890 to $1,490, as it lists it.
What is Storybook Schoolhouse's phone number?
(530) 399-0085.
Where is Storybook Schoolhouse?
794 E 3rd Ave, Chico, CA 95926. The nearest other daycare we list is King's Christian Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.