The Lil' School
Daycare center in Citrus Heights, CA. 8089 Madison Avenue #11, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
About the program
The Lil' School is a licensed daycare center in Citrus Heights, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 143 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
The Lil' School in Citrus Heights is a Cadence Education facility providing care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.
The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. The Lil' School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,058 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
101216.1 · 101216.3(a) · 101215.1 · 1596.885(c) · 101223(a)(2)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We've had our son enrolled at the Lil'School for almost 2 months, and we are so glad that we did! Our son struggled the first few days to get adjusted (as to be expected) but the teachers in the Sleepy Sloths (infants) room were so attentive to him and his needs. He quickly acclimated and now LOVES going to "school". He has the biggest smile whenever he sees his teachers, and he is enjoying playing with his friends. …
Nicole Baciocco · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoThe Lil' School is truly an incredible daycare. The teachers, staff, and administration clearly care about the children and are so communicative with the parents. The team goes above and beyond in providing engaging and enriching opportunities for the kids. From water play Fridays in the summer, magician and scientist visits, a rideable train visit, to community events, this place really gets involved in fun and…
Carly Carroll · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe have gone to The Lil School for 2 years now and can't imagine a better setting for our children. They learn so much and are so cared for. The teachers genuinely care about the kids and get excited about our kids' progress, whether it's my son learning to eat solids, or my daughter gaining confidence and socializing more. We also love the food menu!! Those kids eat GOOD over there! So much variety and healthy…
Sarah Wyatt · 5/5 on Google · a year agoThe lil school is such an incredible school, I have been taking my daughter here since she was 4 months old and she is now 2.5. She loves coming to school everyday and seeing all the staff member. Every teacher and staff member at lil school is patient, kind, and attentive. They are very communicative and send update photos daily of our children’s daily activities and development. They offer water play on Fridays in…
tara robson · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
8089 Madison Avenue #11, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
Questions about The Lil' School
Is The Lil' School licensed?
Yes. The Lil' School holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 343625410), with a licensed capacity of 143 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has The Lil' School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for The Lil' School. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does The Lil' School take?
The Lil' School is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does The Lil' School cost?
The Lil' School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
