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Little Pines Preschool

Daycare center in Chico, CA. 2022 Franklin Street, Chico, CA 95928

5.0 (9 on Google)Read parent reviews
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Little Pines Preschool in Chico, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity31 children
Citations on file2
On the register since2021

About the program

Little Pines Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Chico, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 31 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Little Pines Preschool is a licensed daycare and preschool center serving children from two months to nine years old.

The program follows a play-based and academic approach.

Play-basedAcademicOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Little Pines Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website.

Infant places80 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center · 045407962, 045407961
Licence statusActive since 2021
Licensed capacity31 children
Inspections on file6
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file2Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)019 of 67 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints16 inspection visits · last visit March 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101223(a)(2) · 101220(a) · 101429(a)(2)(C)(3)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We love Little Pines! We’ve been attending since 2022 with our boys in the Infant room (under 2yrs) and the toddler/big kid room. My boys have loved every day, are always excited to go and have made great friends. The staff are all wonderful and you can tell they truly care about their students. They provide a safe and fun environment to learn and grow. We highly recommend Little Pines to any families looking for…

Erica Petersen · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our infant has been attending Little Pines for a few months and we absolutely LOVE it! The childcare team is loving, attentive, and communicative. They absolutely love my kiddo and he loves them. The environment is small and intimate, perfect for little ones to get lots of love and attention. Highly Recommend

Rebecca Reynolds · 5/5 on Google · 11 months ago

We are so grateful to have found Little Pines! After a not-so-great experience elsewhere, we were looking for a place where our daughter would feel safe, happy, and supported - and from the very first day, they welcomed her like family. The teachers and staff are fun, friendly, and incredibly experienced. They truly know how to connect with each child and make them feel valued. Communication with families is…

Gina Vernau · 5/5 on Google · a year ago

Our family has been part of Little Pines Preschool for 2½ years, and it’s truly been such a special place for us. From day one, I’ve felt supported (not just as a parent, but as part of a caring community.) The small class size makes a big difference, and the teachers are so warm, patient, and genuinely love what they do. Our child has thrived socially, emotionally, and academically. The big backyard playground is a…

Kelsey Dixon · 5/5 on Google · a year ago
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Getting there

2022 Franklin Street, Chico, CA 95928

Questions about Little Pines Preschool

Is Little Pines Preschool licensed?

Yes. Little Pines Preschool holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 045407962, 045407961), with a licensed capacity of 31 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Little Pines Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for Little Pines Preschool, across 6 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Little Pines Preschool take?

Little Pines Preschool is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Little Pines Preschool cost?

Little Pines Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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