Dot Tot Child Care Center
Daycare center in Sacramento, CA. 1630 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
About the program
Dot Tot Child Care Center is a licensed daycare center in Sacramento, California, on the state register since 1983. It is licensed for 60 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Dot Tot Child Care 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.
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
101229(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter is 3 years old and has been at Dot Tot since she turned 1. She has always been shy and slow to warm to new people, but all the teachers and the director were so patient, understanding, and supportive at every transition. It means a lot to me that my daughter loves coming to this daycare and is always excited to see her teachers and friends.
Jessica Wong · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoChoosing a daycare is such an emotional decision, and like so many parents, I felt a lot of apprehension about entrusting my child to anyone else’s care. From the very beginning, though, DOT Tot put us at ease. The teachers and director are genuinely kind, attentive, and deeply invested in the well-being of every child. It’s clear they see and care for the children as individuals, not just names on a roster. Knowing…
Bella Coladonato · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoI highly recommend DOT Tot for childcare services. I am truly grateful to have found DOT Tot for my 18-month-old son. The Director is extremely committed to the health and safety of the children, and the staff and teachers have been with DOT Tot for many years - some for decades - which really shows in their level of experience. Each morning, I feel confident leaving my son there, knowing he is in caring and capable…
Zach Vanek · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoI would highly recommend DOT tot! My children currently attend here and have for the past 2+ years. Finding childcare initially was such a difficult task. I am a “planner” and had toured many places and got on waitlists early at the time. Initially I didn’t think dot tot would be in my top choices because we do not live near or work downtown so location wise it was not ideal and even today is quite far but so worth…
Emilee Cook · 5/5 on Google · 12 months agoGetting there
1630 12th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Questions about Dot Tot Child Care Center
Is Dot Tot Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Dot Tot Child Care Center holds an active Day Care Center + Infant Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 340306210, 340306212), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Dot Tot Child Care Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Dot Tot Child Care Center, 1 of them Type A, 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 Dot Tot Child Care Center take?
Dot Tot Child Care Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Dot Tot Child Care Center cost?
Dot Tot Child Care 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.
