Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Folsom. 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 Folsom. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Childtime of Folsom is a California Department of Social Services-licensed (CCLD #343624158) child care center on Hazelmere Drive in central Folsom, serving infants from six weeks through private kindergarten. Part of the Learning Care Group national network, it operates Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., with a capacity of 24. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with a 4.81-star rating across 15 reviews; staff hold First Aid/CPR certification, and the director brings a Bachelor's degree in Child and Youth Studies. The center offers a relationship-focused curriculum across seven age groups, plus summer camps and electives, with live classroom video streaming via the SproutAbout app for parent engagement. However, CCLD inspection records document Type B citations across multiple inspection dates from 2023–2026—prospective families should review the detailed citation history at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Emphasizes building relationships and planning lessons that encourage ingenuity, creativity, and physical and cognitive development in a safe, nurturing learning environment.
Programs & activities: Programs for Infants (from 6 weeks), Toddlers, Twos, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K, and Transitional Kindergarten Plus. Enrichment includes Summer Camp, School Break Camps, and Electives.
What sets it apart: Open M-F, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM. SproutAbout app offers free live streaming video of the classroom. Director holds a Bachelor's in Child and Youth Studies; Director and Assistant Director hold First Aid/CPR certifications. Promotional $250 first-week tuition discount advertised.
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