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The Adventure Begins

3841 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 956825.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$450
year first licensed
2009
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About

About The Adventure Begins

The Adventure Begins is a licensed child care center in Shingle Springs, California. The state has licensed it since October 30, 2009, for up to 35 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jan 2023, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 years to 5 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 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
Hours it lists: “7:00 am to 5:30 pm M-F (except closures)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 years to 5 years
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, full-time care, pre-k and preschool
CurriculumZoo Phonics, Writing Without Tears
EnrichmentTrain rides, nature walks, jump houses, water slides
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Early drop-off (6:30-7:00 am) available upon request
Discounts5% sibling discount
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Adventure Begins has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in El Dorado County has a median price of $450 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.
El Dorado County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$450
Home daycare$372

Toddler

Center$290
Home daycare$306

Preschool

Center$228
Home daycare$287

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$213

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 The Adventure Begins

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Adventure Begins since Jan 2023. 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
35 children
First licensed
2009
License number
#093616106
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Summary

4 visits since Jan 2023 · Last visit May 14, 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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  1. May 14, 2026Inspection
  2. Sep 25, 2024Inspection
  3. Jun 23, 2023Inspection
  4. Jan 24, 2023Visit

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 The Adventure Begins

Is The Adventure Begins licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 30, 2009.

Does The Adventure Begins have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Adventure Begins since Jan 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Adventure Begins care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Adventure Begins' hours?

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

How much does The Adventure Begins cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (530) 676-4415 to ask.

What is The Adventure Begins' phone number?

(530) 676-4415.

Where is The Adventure Begins?

3841 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA 95682. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Kids Preschool & Day Care, 0.1 miles away.

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