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4.4 Rating based on 35 Reviews
Contact number 916-633-0055
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Ages: 6 weeks - 11 years
Monday-Friday
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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About The Lil’ School Preschool and Daycare in Citrus Heights, CA

Inspired by several approaches, (Reggio Emilia, European Programs, and Creative Curriculum), we strive to give a well-rounded education that will allow your child to develop into a confident creative thinker.

Beyond the ABC’s and 123’s, your children will get an appreciation for the arts, the desire for physical activity, the curiosity to explore their surroundings, and an interest in the welfare of their community.

Your lil’ one will learn by being an active participant whose input will guide the class learning path:

Play-based activities will create many teachable moments using the children’s natural curiosity to lead the discussions. Our teachers act as facilitators, encouraging the children to attain their own knowledge while interacting with their friends.

We promote children’s education through the development of all their languages: expressive, communicative, symbolic, cognitive, ethical, metaphorical, logical, imaginative and relational.  And we add an extra focus on literacy, science and mathematics for the pre-k program. Your child will be more than ready for Kindergarten (or TK).

Our active Parents’ Club, will connect you to your child’s education and allow you to get involved in shared celebrations!

A typical day at the Lil’ School?​

  • Drop off & Early-Bird Breakfast
  • Circle time (time for discussion, songs, social emotional)
  • Activity time (according to the projects, natural focus on literacy, math and science, and/or sign language for babies)
  • Free play
  • Outside/Gym
  • Circle time
  • Lunch 
  • Outside Classroom experience
  • Nap time or quiet activities
  • Snack
  • Free play in the centers “play with a purpose”
  • Gym/Outside time
  • Pick up time

Breakfast, snacks and lunch are provided and cooked onsite using fresh ingredients. (We buy organic or the highest quality available.)

We are located at the corner of Fair Oaks Blvd and Madison Ave, hidden behind the shops of Almond Orchard. You’re welcome to drop by!

Programs Offered

Reggio Emilia

Infant Care

Toddler Care

Preschool

Pre-K & Kindergarten Club

School-Age Program

Summer Programs

Our Team

Celeste Doran

Celeste Doran

School Director

I have been with Cadence Academy since 2013! I started my journey with the company as a two year old teacher and have worked my way up to being a director from there. I have been married to my wonderful husband since 2013 and we have two sons. In my spare time I love to read and have the goal of reading 100 books a year (the closest I have gotten was 86). I love being team mom for my kids baseball teams and spend WAY too much time at the fields. I love early childhood education with my whole soul. There isn’t another field I have even considered working in! My goal is to create a peaceful and safe environment for students , staff and parents alike. I am very involved in all of the classrooms and pride myself on knowing a little something about every single student who enters our care. Thank you for trusting me with your children I promise to love them like my own!

Meleakanesi

Meleakanesi "Alex" Tongkhamkao-Faraimo

Assistant Director

As Assistant Director at Cadence Academy Preschool – The Lil’ School, I have a deep commitment to early childhood education and a passion for supporting both children and families. I play a vital role in ensuring our preschool remains a nurturing, safe, and inspiring place for young learners, making sure every child thrives. One of the most meaningful things about early childhood education is how foundational it is — it’s where so much lifelong development begins. If I had to choose a favorite aspect, it would be the way it fosters curiosity and a love of learning. I look forward to continue growing with Cadence Education! Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, shopping, and traveling.
Miss Debbie

Miss Debbie

Teacher of the Year

I have been working in childcare for 27 years! I have taught toddlers through pre-k. I studied early childhood education at Sierra college and am so happy to be a part of the Lil’ Schools by Cadence Education. I enjoy watching children grow and transform each day. I love getting to know my families and children throughout the year.

Miss Danielle

Miss Danielle

Teacher of the Year

I am Miss Danielle I have been teaching for over 20 years and with the Cadence Education family since 2016. I have a love of teaching science to my students and have so many fun projects planned for them each year. I love watching children learn something new and see their eyes light up! I have 4 children and my youngest are twins!

Reviews from Parents

4.4 Rating based on 35 Reviews Leave A Review
Gina Engman • Google
Where do I begin! The Lil School is wonderful. I've had 2 children go here since they were babies, and are now in elementary school and we use Lil School as before/after school and Summer care. I even recommended the school to my family when they had a child ready for daycare/preschool. This place has been a family for us. Have there been hard times? Yes. But have I ever lost confidence in the safety, well being, or health of my two most precious things? Never. My kids received a jump start on their education, learning through creativity (Reggio Emilia style which is Amazing!). My kids read and can do math above their own grade levels now. And they have an appreciation for art and emotional well being which is priceless. They went to Lil School through covid, and the staff rolled with every rule, safety precaution, and change to keep their staff and all of the kids safe. We've seen teachers come and go, but every one of these people have had the best interests of the kids at heart. And if I ever had a concern, about anything, it was immediately listened to, and addressed. They have wonderful communication with the parents. Let me say I wouldn't have kept my kids here for over 7 years, trusting them to transport my kids to and from their elementary school, watch them when they were infants, teach them, look out for them when they are bullied (it happens, folks), and basically be a lifeline to a working mom and dad. 5 stars (hearts). 💖💖💖💖💖
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Sarah Wyatt • Google
We have gone to The Lil School for 2 years now and can't imagine a better setting for our children. They learn so much and are so cared for. The teachers genuinely care about the kids and get excited about our kids' progress, whether it's my son learning to eat solids, or my daughter gaining confidence and socializing more. We also love the food menu!! Those kids eat GOOD over there! So much variety and healthy choices. We were here during the staff/management change and although it was unsettling at first to see the previous staff leave, they got a handle on the transition within a day or 2 and it has been smooth sailing ever since - possibly smoother than before.
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tara robson • Google
The lil school is such an incredible school, I have been taking my daughter here since she was 4 months old and she is now 2.5. She loves coming to school everyday and seeing all the staff member. Every teacher and staff member at lil school is patient, kind, and attentive. They are very communicative and send update photos daily of our children’s daily activities and development. They offer water play on Fridays in the summer, soccer shots, they have had princess, super hero’s, train rides, reptile visits and more. I would highly recommend this school to anyone. It’s clear the kids feel safe, loved, seen and engaged while attending the lil school. When she was first enrolled she was only part time. The lil school was super flexible and let me choose which 3 days I wanted her to go. I believe that’s still the case and I know you can’t say that for every daycare.
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Memphis Irene • Google
I feel so great about sending my (2.5yr old) son here. HE loves it!!! He literally runs in everyday! they have wonderful communication through out everyday- which I really love and appreciate. The school has great meals and a chef , raul who is wonderful too! cant say enough good things about this place and the staff . Ran beautifully
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