Ages 2–5

Best Preschools in Folsom

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

31 preschool-capable facilities

0 top rated

100% 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).

Folsom has 31 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.

100% 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 Folsom

Building Kidz of Folsom

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Deborah Ferguson-doss

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Kids Inc Preschool & Discovery

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 166 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Kids Inc Preschool & Discovery Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 67 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

L'academy Language Immersion Preschool Folsom

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Little Folks University

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 72 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Mary Anne O' Shaughnessy

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Michelle Jones

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Patricia Laney-thibaut

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Robyn Gover

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Sherri Berry

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Sundance Montessori School, Inc.

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 60 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

The Joy of Children

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Theodore Judah

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

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

Ziba Mazloom

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

Zoo Phonics Learning Academy

Excellent

Single Licensed Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 44 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Bright Beginnings Preschool - a Parent Cooperative

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 45 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Action Day Learning Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 48 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Kids Inc Preschool & Discovery Center

Excellent

Child Care Center · Folsom

Capacity: 100 Est. preschool tuition: $850 – $1,150/mo

Maria Rogers

Excellent

Family Child Care Home · Folsom

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed preschools are in Folsom?

Folsom has 31 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 Folsom?

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.