Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Rancho Cordova. 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 Rancho Cordova. Our safety dimension weighs inspection history, deficiency records, and parent-reported safety culture across reviews.
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Cordova Lane Preschool is a CCLD-licensed, district-operated center in Rancho Cordova, California, serving children Monday through Friday with a capacity of 60. Operated by Folsom Cordova USD, the center demonstrates exceptional regulatory compliance, with three consecutive "No Citations" inspections spanning May 2023 through May 2026—among the strongest documented safety records in this research. District oversight provides institutional accountability and stability for families. However, the center offers no infant care, follows a school-year calendar that may limit summer availability, and lacks public parent reviews to independently verify family experience; prospective families should contact the center directly to learn about age groups and full program offerings.
Safety6.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care4.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
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