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Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Antelope

Top 20 licensed programs serving children ages 2–5, ranked by compliance record, parent reviews, and capacity.

22 preschool-capable facilities
0 top rated
90% clean record

Typical tuition

Average monthly cost in Sacramento County

2022 median
$1,502
/ month
infant
$959
/ month
toddler
$1,128
/ month
preschool

Median cost at licensed child care centers. Licensed family child care homes typically cost 20-30% less (infant care around $633/month).

Antelope has 22 licensed childcare providers serving preschool-age children (2–5), combining Child Care Centers and qualifying Family Child Care Homes. California caps preschool ratios at 1:12 (one caregiver per twelve kids). This guide ranks the top 20 by inspection record, parent reviews, and licensed capacity.

90% of the ranked programs have a clean inspection record with zero citations on file. Each facility's page shows the full inspection and complaint history so you can dig deeper before scheduling a tour.

Programs vary widely in philosophy — Montessori, Reggio Emilia, play-based, and academic models are all represented. Click any listing to see the teaching style (when the owner has published it), tuition ranges, and the latest CCLD inspection summary.

Top 20 Preschools in Antelope

1

Arlene Tennell

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
2

Carmen Rosa Bayona

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
3

Catalyst Kids - Cyril Spinelli

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antelope

Capacity: 24 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
4

Jennifer Ann Smith

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
5

Kimberly Stiles

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
6

Larisa Golovko

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
7

Lea Santillano

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
8

Lyudmila Buchachaya

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
9

Michelle Longmire

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
10

Natalie Timofeyev

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
11

Rebecca Weaver

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
12

Seta - Dudley Head Start

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antelope

Capacity: 20 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
13

Seta - Spinelli Head Start

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Antelope

Capacity: 16 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
14

Tatyana Galushkina

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
15

Tina Jarvis

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
16

Vera Guseva

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
17

Vivian Renee Kuykendall

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
18

Catalyst Kids - North Country

Excellent

Child Care Center · Antelope

Capacity: 35 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
19

Antelope Christian Academy Preschool

Good

Child Care Center · Antelope

Capacity: 90 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo
20

Obdulia Ibarra

Fair

Family Child Care Home · Antelope

Capacity: 14 Est. preschool tuition: $700 – $950/mo
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Antelope?
Antelope has 22 licensed childcare programs that serve preschool-age children (ages 2–5). This includes dedicated preschool centers and family child care homes whose licenses cover this age group.
What's the difference between a preschool and a daycare center?
In California licensing terminology the two overlap significantly — most "preschools" are licensed as Child Care Centers that happen to serve children ages 2–5 with a structured curriculum. Dedicated preschool programs tend to emphasize school readiness, early literacy, and social-emotional development.
How much does preschool cost in Antelope?
Typical monthly tuition for a preschool program in Sacramento County is about $1,018 at a center and $844 at a family child care home (based on 2022 benchmark data). Part-day and half-day programs cost less.
What should I look for when choosing a preschool?
Look for a published curriculum or teaching philosophy, low teacher turnover, outdoor play space, a clean inspection history on the facility's page, and caregivers who engage warmly with children during your tour. Ask about ratio (state maximum is 1:12 for preschoolers), transition plans to kindergarten, and how behavior and conflict are handled.

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