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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Sunrise Montessori is a newly licensed, Montessori-based childcare facility at Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights, serving children ages 2 through 12 in a purpose-built facility with capacity for 163. The center offers preschool, daycare, kindergarten, and summer camp programs and received coverage in the Citrus Heights Sentinel at its October 2025 grand opening. However, the facility's licensing record warrants attention: within its first four months of operation, CCLD has issued two Type B citations and filed a complaint investigation, suggesting early compliance or management challenges that prospective families should discuss directly with operators and monitor as the program matures.
Safety4.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
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