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The Little School House

801 East Ave., Lincoln, CA 956484.3· 6 reviews
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$225
year first licensed
2004
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About The Little School House

The Little School House is a licensed child care center in Lincoln, California. The state has licensed it since July 1, 2004, for up to 45 children.

It is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It lists monthly tuition from $225 to $480.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since May 2022, with 2 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
At least 3 years old, no more than 5 years old
Hours today
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:45 am to 11:45 am Mon-Fri; 12:45 pm to 3:45 pm Mon-Thu”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAt least 3 years old, no more than 5 years old
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Every child must be potty trained.
Discounts10% Military Discount, 10% sibling discount, 20% Twin Discount
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little School House lists monthly tuition from $225 to $480. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Placer County has a median price of $449 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
BEE CLASS, 3 - 4 years$320
FROGGY CLASS, 3 years$225
LIL' BUGS CLASS, 2 1/2 - 3 years$225
MONKEY CLASS, 4 years, by 9/1$375
OWL CLASS$480
TURTLE CLASS$320
non-refundable registration fee$80
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Placer County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$449
Home daycare$389

Toddler

Center$297
Home daycare$330

Preschool

Center$233
Home daycare$310

School age

Center$134
Home daycare$238

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 Little School House

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Little School House since May 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
45 children
First licensed
2004
License number
#313609912
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Summary

6 visits since May 2022 · Last visit Aug 20, 2025

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 4, 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. Aug 20, 2025Inspection
  2. Jun 6, 2024Inspection
  3. Jun 14, 2023Visit
  4. May 24, 2023Inspection
  5. May 5, 2022Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 1
  6. May 3, 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 Little School House

Is The Little School House licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 1, 2004.

Does The Little School House have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Little School House since May 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Little School House care for?

45, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Little School House's hours?

Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little School House cost?

Monthly tuition from $225 to $480, as it lists it.

What is The Little School House's phone number?

(916) 434-1942.

Where is The Little School House?

801 East Ave., Lincoln, CA 95648. The nearest other daycare we list is Guiding Stars Academy, 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).