Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Citrus Heights. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Citrus Heights. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
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Little Friends Learning Center is a licensed Christian preschool and day care in Citrus Heights that has operated continuously since 1975, with SCOE accreditation through 2025. All instructors meet or exceed state-required qualifications, and the facility maintains active license 340301226. The center's Yelp reviews are predominantly five-star, with parents praising staff as "absolutely phenomenal" and "welcoming and communicative." Operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, it delivers a faith-integrated curriculum for preschool through kindergarten children. A June 2024 Yelp review alleging racist comments and possible favoritism warrants direct inquiry with current leadership to ensure this concern has been addressed; the center does not serve infants or young toddlers, and does not participate in subsidized child care programs.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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Best Curriculum
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