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River City Early Learning Center

Daycare center in Elk Grove, CA. 3050 Babson Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758

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River City Early Learning Center in Elk Grove, CA
AgesInfant, toddler, preschool and school age
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity134 children
Citations on file2 (1 Type A)
On the register since2016

About the program

River City Early Learning Center is a licensed daycare center in Elk Grove, California, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 134 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

River City Early Learning Center operates two locations in Elk Grove and Sacramento providing care for infants through school-age children.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. River City Early Learning Center 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.

Infant places320 to 12 months

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeDay Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center · 343621313, 343621312, 343621314
Licence statusActive since 2016
Licensed capacity134 children
Inspections on file7
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)1147 of 436 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints07 inspection visits · last visit December 2025

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

101229(a)(1) · 10142(c)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

My son has attended RCELC for a year now and has shown an unbelievable amount of growth and progress across the board. He has blossomed socially, academically, and independently. Going into his TK year, he has easily surpassed most of the TK standards, a fact that would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, attention, kindness and support from all staff at River City. The love, care and patience that…

Danessa Calton · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

River City Early Learning Center has truly been a blessing for my family. Every time I drop my son off, I feel completely at ease knowing he is in such caring and attentive hands. The staff and teachers are extremely kind and respectful. I really love how they keep parents connected throughout the day by sending pictures and videos of all the fun & hands-on activities. My son is always excited to tell me about his…

Desiree · 5/5 on Google · 4 months ago

River City Early Learning Center is amazing! From the first moment we toured the daycare, we felt welcome and comfortable with the environment. This was our second daycare we tried for our child and are so happy we found them. My son attended from 2-4 years old. The administrative staff and teachers are fantastic with maintaining communication with parents. We always knew what our child was working on in class so we…

Jasmine Price · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

My wife and I tried several daycares and preschools before finding River City Early Learning. Our daughter was born in 2020, and by 2023, when she was 3 years old, we had tried at least three daycare centers in Sacramento that were closer to our home. Unfortunately, none of them met our standards, especially when it came to cleanliness, consistency, and the overall environment we wanted for our daughter. When we…

Devon Burnett · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago
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Getting there

3050 Babson Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Questions about River City Early Learning Center

Is River City Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. River City Early Learning Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center + School Age Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 343621313, 343621312, 343621314), with a licensed capacity of 134 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has River City Early Learning Center had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for River City Early Learning Center, 1 of them Type A, across 7 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does River City Early Learning Center take?

River City Early Learning Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.

How much does River City Early Learning Center cost?

River City Early Learning Center 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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