Roseville, CA · Placer County · Based on public reviews & parent communities
Finding the right childcare in Roseville, California
Roseville grew as a railroad junction where the Central Pacific and California Central railroads intersected in 1864, and the Southern Pacific Railroad moved its major operations here in 1906, making it home to what became the largest rail yard on the West Coast. The city's fortunes were shaped by distinctive industries born from the railroad boom: in 1913, Roseville housed the world's largest ice manufacturing plant, the Pacific Fruit Express facility, which chilled fruits and vegetables for shipment across the nation. Today Roseville is known as a major retail hub in the Sacramento region, hosting the Westfield Galleria—the second-largest shopping mall in Northern California. Find top-rated, CCLD-licensed child care centers in Roseville, CA. We scored each California-licensed childcare center across 11 real dimensions — safety, curriculum, arts & music, infant care, kindergarten readiness and more. Scores drawn from major public review platforms and parent communities — not center marketing.
CCLD LicensedSkills-Based CurriculumInfants through Pre-K
7.2/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
8
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7
Strengths
4.5 stars based on 23 reviews on the Cadence Education official website; 100% recommend on Facebook (23 reviews) -- strongest recommendation rate of Cadence Roseville locations researched
ThreeBestRated.com independently rates Cadence Academy Trehowell as the top preschool in Roseville for 2025 with an expert score of 4.9/5.0
Yelp listing updated May 2026 with 58 reviews and 30 photos -- highest Yelp review volume of any Roseville center researched
Skills-based curriculum covering phonics, handwriting, math, science, and social studies -- structured academic progression with individualized pacing
Programs span infants through pre-kindergarten plus before/after school care -- full-spectrum age coverage for working families
CCLD license 313614873 (Trehowell); inspection records show no citations on most recent evaluations; most recent inspection through 2026
Located at 1071 Trehowell Drive in central Roseville (ZIP 95678); hours Monday-Friday 6:30 am-5:30 pm
Considerations
Closes at 5:30 pm -- earlier than some competing centers (KinderCare, Growing Brilliant operate until 6:30 pm); may not suit late-working parents
Closed Wednesdays noted in some reviews -- verify current weekly schedule directly with center before enrollment
Rating of 4.5 based on 23 reviews on Cadence's own website; no independently attributed Google Maps star rating confirmed in public research
Part of the Cadence Education corporate chain -- individual campus quality depends on local director and staff tenure
CCLD inspection history shows citations for some Cadence Roseville locations; verify Trehowell-specific record at ccld.dss.ca.gov
CCLD Licensed0 Citations on RecordPlay-Based Curriculum
7.2/ 10
Safety
7
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7
Strengths
Google 4.8 stars from 31 reviews -- highest Google rating of all newly researched Roseville centers
Yelp 5.0 stars from 12 reviews -- perfect scores across both major platforms
CCLD license 313624657: zero citations on record across 4 inspections since February 2023 -- cleaner than Placer County average of 1.2 citations per facility
1 complaint visit resulted in zero citations -- demonstrates strong operational practices
Family-owned Goddard franchise; local owner lives in Roseville -- personal community investment
STEM program, sign language, daily photo reports for parents -- enriched communication
Serves infants through Pre-K (ages 6 weeks to 6 years); capacity 144; licensed since 2023
CCLD LicensedCharacter Education CurriculumAges 6 Weeks to 12 Years
7.1/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
8
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
7
Teachers
8
Compassion
8
Mgmt
7
Culture
8
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
7
Strengths
4.4 stars from 31 reviewers (Chamber of Commerce aggregation); 207 reviews on Listen360 praising teachers as 'wonderful,' 'caring,' and 'knowledgeable' -- strongest multi-platform review volume of any Roseville center researched
Winner of 2017 Best of Roseville Award in Educational Child Care Services -- local community recognition
Social and emotional character education curriculum aligned with California state preschool learning standards
Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years including school-age before/after school care -- comprehensive age range for families
CCLD-licensed; established 2014 at 5100 Foothills Blvd (ZIP 95747); open Monday-Friday 6:30 am-6:00 pm
Director Denise received specific parent commendation by name for being 'Excellent'; daily detailed reports and photos for all children cited
Considerations
4.4 rating from 31 reviewers on Chamber of Commerce -- not a confirmed Google Maps count; no independently attributed Google Maps review total confirmed in research
At least one parent review notes teachers in their son's room 'did not follow curriculum as promised and rarely did art projects' -- curriculum consistency concerns
Franchise model -- individual campus experience varies from national Kiddie Academy standards; verify current director tenure
No citations detail confirmed in public research -- verify current CCLD inspection record at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment
Located at West Roseville (ZIP 95747) -- may be less convenient for families in central/east Roseville ZIP codes 95678 or 95661
Yelp 19 reviews; Care.com 5.0 stars; programs for infants through school age
Monday-Friday 6:30 am to 6:00 pm; capacity 90 for day care component
Considerations
ChildcareCenter.us shows the school-age (SA) and infant (INF) licenses as CLOSED -- verify current operating licenses directly at ccld.dss.ca.gov; day care center (PS) license may be the active component
Verify which age groups are currently enrolled before applying; website shows active enrollment
4.0 stars from 33 Yelp reviews (Yelp listing updated March 2026, 51 photos) -- widest Yelp review base of any Roseville Montessori center researched
Founded by Lydia Saadeh, who holds a Master's in educational administration and AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) accreditation -- among the most credentialed Montessori directors in Roseville
Serves Pre-K through Grade 1 -- complete Montessori arc from preschool through first grade in a single campus
Private School Review 2025-26 profile confirms active enrollment; serves 52 students with low student-to-teacher ratio
Specially trained teachers guide development in Language, Creative Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Practical Life Experience -- full AMI Montessori curriculum
CCLD license 313611245; capacity 46; located at 7441 Foothills Blvd Suite 140-150 in West Roseville (ZIP 95747); hours 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Considerations
Yelp rating 3.5 stars noted in some search results, 4.0 in Yahoo Local aggregation -- mixed review signals; read full Yelp review thread before enrolling
Capacity only 46 -- limited spots; contact early for enrollment
childcarecenter.us shows 'Be the first to review' -- limited cross-platform review data despite active operation
No infant or young toddler program -- Montessori model serves older pre-K children; verify minimum age and toilet training requirements directly
CCLD LicensedFamily-Owned 2-Acre CampusInfants through School Age
6.4/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
7
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6
Strengths
Yelp listing updated May 2026 -- label 'RENOVATED' with 19 reviews and 131 photos -- highest photo count of any Roseville center researched; strong visual presence showing updated facility
Yellow Pages 5 stars -- high aggregated rating; family-owned by the Hansen family whose daughter also attends -- strong owner investment in quality
Located on a 2-acre campus at 1622 Sierra Gardens Drive -- among the largest physical footprints of any Roseville child care center researched
Serves infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children on a single campus -- comprehensive age coverage
NiceJob platform aggregates 241 five-star ratings for Growing Brilliant brand -- highest review volume across all platforms researched for any Growing Brilliant location
Hours Monday-Friday 6:30 am-6:00 pm; phone (916) 218-6032; located in northeast Roseville (ZIP 95661)
CCLD license 313620527 (Roseville preschool license); most recent evaluations through 2024-2025 per CCLD records
Considerations
childcarecenter.us lists a different Growing Brilliant license (313620528) as CLOSED -- verify current CCLD status for 1622 Sierra Gardens Drive specifically at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment
NiceJob 241 reviews are brand-wide across multiple Growing Brilliant locations -- not specific to the Roseville campus
19 Yelp reviews is a small sample for a center of this size -- limited granular parent feedback on specific classrooms or teachers
Family-owned single-brand operation -- less external quality oversight than nationally accredited franchise chains; verify curriculum documentation
CCLD LicensedReggio-Inspired27 HD Security Cameras
6.4/ 10
Safety
6
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
6
Infant care
6
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6
Strengths
Google 4.7 stars from 13 reviews -- strong public approval
24 Yelp reviews -- broad parent community feedback available
27 HD cameras monitoring entire campus -- exceptional security transparency for parents
4 separate preschool playgrounds focused on different developmental areas -- unusually rich outdoor environment
Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy with education-first focus
Privately owned -- owner Bonny on-site daily; director Brandi praised for working directly with children
Serves ages 6 weeks to 6 years including private Kindergarten; Monday-Friday 6:30 am-6:00 pm
Considerations
CCLD license 313622875: Type B citations issued across multiple inspections (2022-2026); multiple complaint investigations on record -- review full inspection history at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment
One parent noted infant illness concerns after enrollment -- review current health and sanitation protocols directly
Small capacity (36 for infant center) -- waitlist likely for infant slots
Limited public reviews relative to some competitors -- verify current staff stability before enrolling
CCLD LicensedChrist-Centered Pre-K through 12Ages 2-18
6.2/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
8
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6
Strengths
Founded 1979 -- one of Roseville's longest-running private faith-based schools; 46 years of continuous community presence
WASC-accredited (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) -- external academic accreditation beyond CCLD state childcare licensing
Yelp listing updated May 2026 with 14 reviews -- actively maintained profile
Private School Review 2026 top-ranked private school designation for Roseville; total enrollment 275; student-teacher ratio 16:1
Preschool begins at age 2 -- one of the youngest enrollment ages offered at an accredited full K-12 private school in Roseville
CCLD license 313606519; capacity 61; most recent inspection April 2025 confirms active operation; located in central Roseville (ZIP 95678)
Serves Pre-K through 12th grade including homeschool alternatives -- strong academic continuity if family remains enrolled long-term
Considerations
Hours 7:30 am-3:00 pm Mon-Thu, 7:30 am-1:00 pm Friday -- significantly shorter day than corporate centers; not suitable for full-time working parents needing all-day care
Faith-based Baptist affiliation -- curriculum integrates Christian doctrine; may not align with all family beliefs
childcarecenter.us shows 'Be the first to review' -- no reviews on that platform
No infant program (ages 2 minimum for preschool); no all-day extended care confirmed in public research
CCLD LicensedFaith-Based Co-opExceeds CA Staff Ratios
6.0/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
6
Teachers
7
Compassion
7
Mgmt
6
Culture
7
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
6
Strengths
15 Yelp reviews (updated June 2026) -- active review presence
Yellow Pages 5.0 star rating -- consistent high scores on that platform
Teacher-to-student ratio exceeds California State standards -- more adult attention per child
All teachers hold minimum Associate's degree; CPR and First Aid certified
Parent co-op model with active family involvement in classroom life
Academic + play-based curriculum with science, art, exercise/nutrition added classes
Serves ages 2-6 including children with special needs; drop-in care available
CCLD license 313603252; licensed since at least 2021; capacity 72
Considerations
CCLD license 313603252: 1 Type B citation across 2022-2025 inspections; 1 complaint investigation May 2024 -- verify complaint outcome at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment
No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
Faith-based curriculum may not suit all families
Co-op model requires mandatory parent participation hours -- not suitable for all schedules
Hours 7:00 am-5:00 pm -- shorter day than many competitors; verify fit with work schedule
CCLD LicensedAMS Montessori Since 1981Pre-K through Kindergarten
5.6/ 10
Safety
5
Curriculum
7
Art/Music
5
Infant care
4
K-ready
7
Teachers
6
Compassion
6
Mgmt
5
Culture
6
Class sizes
0
Extracurriculars
5
Strengths
Established 1981 -- longest-running Montessori school in Roseville researched; 44 years of continuous operation in the community
Yelp listing updated March 2026 with 31 reviews and 91 photos -- active presence with strong photo documentation
AMS (American Montessori Society) licensed and accredited -- external Montessori certification beyond CCLD state licensing
CCLD license 313619751; capacity 128; located at 1050 Douglas Blvd (ZIP 95678); year-round program
GreatSchools 3.3 out of 5 (7 reviews) -- independently attributed rating across parent reviews
Serves Pre-K through Kindergarten; private school affiliated with AMS; phone (916) 773-7990
Considerations
GreatSchools rating 3.3 out of 5 (7 reviews) -- lowest independently attributed rating among Roseville Montessori centers researched; mixed parent feedback
CCLD inspection history shows citations recorded as of April 2026 including complaint investigation reports -- review full record at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment
Some parent reviews raise concerns about teacher qualifications and specific classroom activities -- read full review thread on Yelp and GreatSchools before enrolling
Capacity 128 is large for a Montessori setting -- confirm current enrollment and adult-to-child ratios at the time of visit
Yelp 15 reviews; located at 1800 Eureka Rd in 95661 ZIP -- convenient to northern Roseville families
Serves ages 6 weeks through 12 years; STEM-focused curriculum covering pre-reading, writing, math, and science
CCLD licenses 313623847/313623848/313623849; Learning Care Group brand operating since 1985
Considerations
BBB rating C+ with failure to respond to at least 1 filed complaint -- management responsiveness concern
Citation history not confirmed in public research -- verify at ccld.dss.ca.gov before enrollment
National chain -- site-level experience varies; BBB record warrants direct verification before enrollment
No confirmed Google Maps rating found in research
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