Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Lincoln. 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 Lincoln. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
Best Teachers
Earned the highest teacher quality score in Lincoln. This dimension weighs staff tenure, qualifications, warmth reported in parent reviews, and consistency of care across classrooms.
Best Management
Earned the highest management score in Lincoln. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.
Full Ranking Detail
childcarepreschool
Carlin C. Coppin Elementary State Preschool is a Western Placer Unified School District-operated state preschool serving 3- and 4-year-olds at 150 E 12th St in Lincoln, California. Licensed by CCLD since August 2015 with zero citations across three inspections spanning 2023-2026, the center provides structured school readiness instruction aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations. Its location on the Coppin Elementary campus creates a seamless pathway to kindergarten enrollment. Capacity is limited to 24, enrollment may be income-restricted, and the center serves only preschool-age children—families needing infant or toddler care should plan accordingly.
Safety6.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management7.0
Culture7.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: District page listing two state-funded preschool options: State Preschool (CSPP) via Placer County Office of Education for income-eligible 3- and 4-year-olds at multiple elementary sites, and Head Start via Placer Community Action Council for qualifying families.
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Top 10 in Lincoln
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Best Teachers
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<span style="font-size:13px;color:#4A4A46;line-height:1.5;">Earned the highest management score in Lincoln. This dimension reflects director responsiveness, communication, operational consistency, and the overall tone families experience from leadership.</span>
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