Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Elk Grove. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
Best for Safety
Earned the highest safety score in Elk Grove. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Tots of Love Child Development Center is a California state-licensed childcare provider at 3151 Dwight Rd in Elk Grove, part of a four-location Sacramento County chain operating since 2001. Serving children ages 2–7 through age-based classrooms (Butterflies, Ladybugs, and Dragonflies), it emphasizes holistic development with a curriculum designed to exceed state standards and prepare children for life. Extended hours (6:30 am–6:00 pm, Monday–Friday), flexible drop-off and pick-up, nutritious meals, and parent communication via the ProCare app support working families, while multiple recent Yelp reviews praise teachers as "absolutely amazing." With a capacity of 37, enrollment may be limited, and the center does not serve infants.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion7.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes holistic development so children grow socially, physically, emotionally, and intellectually, supported by trained educators. States it offers a curriculum that exceeds state standards, focused on outcomes that prepare children for life.
What sets it apart: Nutritious lunch and snacks provided. Open Monday-Friday, 6:30am-6:00pm. Parent updates and photos via the ProCare app. Markets a safe and secure facility. Four locations in Sacramento County (Citrus Heights, Carmichael, Elk Grove, Orangevale).
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Best for Safety
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