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The Joy of Children

412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 956304.9· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$347
year first licensed
1999
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About The Joy of Children

The Joy of Children is a licensed child care center in Folsom, California. The state has licensed it since May 10, 1999, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since May 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Joy of Children has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 The Joy of Children

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Joy of Children since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
1999
License number
#343604060
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Summary

4 visits since May 2022 · Last visit May 27, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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 27, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 11, 2025Inspection
  3. Apr 24, 2024Inspection
  4. May 12, 2022Inspection

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 Joy of Children

Is The Joy of Children licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 10, 1999.

Does The Joy of Children have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Joy of Children since May 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Joy of Children care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Joy of Children's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Joy of Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (916) 608-9277 to ask.

What is The Joy of Children's phone number?

(916) 608-9277.

Where is The Joy of Children?

412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630. The nearest other daycare we list is Sundance Montessori School, 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).