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Joy of Children Preschool

Daycare center in Folsom, CA. 412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630

4.9 (15 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (916) 608-9277Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity45 children
Citations on file2
On the register since1999

About the program

Joy of Children Preschool is a licensed daycare center in Folsom, California, on the state register since 1999. It is licensed for 45 children and serves preschool ages.

The Joy of Children Preschool in Folsom, California, offers a transitional kindergarten program for four-year-old children.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Joy of Children Preschool 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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 343604060
Licence statusActive since 1999
Licensed capacity45 children
Inspections on file4
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)0147 of 436 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit May 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

1596.8662(b)(1) · 101217(a)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Our son has attended Joy of Children for the past year and a half, and we are so grateful for the experience he has had there. We first heard about the preschool through many glowing recommendations from other families, and it has truly lived up to everything we heard. Joy of Children provides a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow. The teachers are wonderful and…

Jessica Smith · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

There truly aren’t enough words to describe how special Joy Of Children is. Our son has attended a couple of different preschools over the years, and after moving about a year ago, we transferred him from a daycare/preschool we absolutely loved to one closer to our new home. Unfortunately, that experience was not the right fit for him, and we started noticing changes in his behavior and overall happiness that really…

Jordan Losé · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

This is such a wonderful preschool! My daughter stayed for two years and we chose to skip TK and keep her at JOC - it was the best decision. She enjoys coming every day, has developed a love for learning, can write beautifully and is more ready for Kindergarten than I think she would have been with our elementary school TK program. JOC is a great alternative to TK for those who need full time care. It’s a high…

Sarah Stabile · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago

One of the hardest things to do as a parent is finding the right preschool where you know your loved one will be cared for. This special team of teachers goes above and beyond just caring for my kids. I am confident that they are safe, learning how to be a kind and thoughtful human, and so so loved! We love Joy of Children!

Marlena Santos · 5/5 on Google · 3 months ago
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Getting there

412 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA 95630

Questions about Joy of Children Preschool

Is Joy of Children Preschool licensed?

Yes. Joy of Children Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 343604060), with a licensed capacity of 45 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Joy of Children Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for Joy of Children Preschool, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Joy of Children Preschool take?

Joy of Children Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Joy of Children Preschool cost?

Joy of Children 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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