What kind of child care licence does GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL hold?

California licenses GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.

How many children can GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL care for?

GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 30 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.

How often has California inspected GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL?

California records 2 inspection visits to GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL, the most recent on October 17, 2025 and the earliest on record August 12, 2021. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.

Has California visited GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?

California records no complaint-driven visits to GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.

Who holds the licence for GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL?

The licence is held by LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, THE. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Sacramento County.

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GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL

LICENSED

3040 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825

DAY CARE CENTER in Sacramento County, California

19Elevated Risk

Preschool

4.6(8)Yelp(0)

DAY CARE CENTER

Hours: 8 AM–12 PM
Licensed for: 30 children

The public record

License number: 343622586
License status: LICENSED
License type: DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity: 30 children
Address: 3040 ARDEN WAY, SACRAMENTO, CA 95825
County: Sacramento County
Phone: +19164830466
Website: Not listed
License issued: September 7, 2018

Phone: +19164830466

Website Phone

On record in California.

Pin located from the licensed address with the US Census geocoder. California does not publish coordinates for this provider.

What this score could check

Verified evidence places this provider between 19 and 76. The badge shows the floor: the score the public record can defend.

Parent reviews
Profile details

State inspection history: not checked: This state does not publish inspection records our pipeline can read, so regulatory history is excluded from this score.
Accreditation: not checked: No data source available.
Staff qualifications: not checked: Staff qualification data is not yet available for this provider.
Enforcement actions: not checked: No state enforcement-action feed is available yet, so this score cannot confirm or rule out enforcement history.

How scoring works

Hours

Listed on Google

Mon: 8 AM–12 PM
Tue: 8 AM–12 PM
Wed: 8 AM–12 PM
Thu: 8 AM–12 PM
Fri: 8 AM–12 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.

Licensing visits on record

California records 2 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL.

October 17, 2025Most recent inspection visit
August 12, 2021Inspection visit

What California does not publish here

The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.

Amenities and accessibility

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.

How the reviews split

The 4.6 average comes from 8 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

5 star7
4 star0
3 star0
2 star1
1 star0

From Google

Recent parent reviews

My son loves going here! He is so excited each morning to go! The staff is so kind and patient with him as well! Such a great find!
Meghan HeiserMay 7, 2026
We couldn’t be happier with Good Shepherd Preschool. The teachers are kind, patient, and truly invested in the kids. Our son has grown so much socially and emotionally, and he genuinely loves going to school each day. A special thank you to Miss Marianne and Miss Geenie — our son absolutely adores them. Their warmth, patience, and love for the children make a lasting impact. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment with a great balance of learning, play, and faith-based values. It’s also extremely clean and professionally cleaned multiple times each week, which gives us great peace of mind. Communication with parents is excellent as well. We are very grateful for Good Shepherd Preschool and highly recommend it to any family looking for a loving place for their child to grow and thrive.
Andrew DeFazioFeb 4, 2026
My daughter LOVES going here! And that's an understatement. I do the parent-participation option. After spending the whole morning there my 1st time, it solidified even more that I made the best choice. We drive over 20 minutes from our home and so worth it. (This church is not our home church either) It's so spacious (other preschools I visited don't have this much space); plus it's aesthetically pleasing. That's just an added bonus on top of their 2 amazing co-directors/teachers there. Tuition is VERY reasonable. Highly recommend!!!!! They take ages 2 and above and don't need go be potty trained. The only drawback is that it ends at noon. I wish it was longer.
Valley MomCoNov 26, 2025
My daughter is thriving at this preschool. She gets to play and be creative but she's also learning so much! She's making friends and loves her teachers. Couldn't ask for a better school for my daughter.
Caity StrongNov 6, 2025
The place is nice and clean but there s always unpleasant odor, like rotten egg smell right after you step inside. I m a White and was expecting a multicultural environment which I didn't find it here. I think it's super necessary for your kids in today's World to be familiar with other cultures so that today's political environment wont' come back again in the future. Staffs are knowledgeable about their work but not friendly to parents. I hope that there will be some dress-code for the staffs so that the staffs will be barred from wearing over exposed clothes.
АлексейJul 23, 2019
If you are looking for a place for your little one(s) to thrive and grow, then you know they first need to feel safe and loved. We could quickly tell that the staff at Good Shepherd Preschool were carefully selected to embody these traits. They approach all the children with love and care that they would their own. Our 2 & 5 year old children attend here. They are your typical siblings in the sense that they are uniquely different in personality from one another. The staff at GS Preschool celebrate their unique qualities and encourage through their strengths. In just a few months, our children beam with new layers of confidence. The safe and nurturing environment created at this school helps kids face new challenges. I’m grateful for all the moments, big and small, these folks take to nurture our dear little ones!
Erica HumphreyNov 29, 2018

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL

Is GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?: Yes. GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL holds California licence 343622586, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on September 7, 2018. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL hold?: California licenses GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL care for?: GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 30 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL?: California records 2 inspection visits to GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL, the most recent on October 17, 2025 and the earliest on record August 12, 2021. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?: California records no complaint-driven visits to GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for GOOD SHEPHERD PRESCHOOL?: The licence is held by LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, THE. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Sacramento County.

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About this record

This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.

Where this comes from

Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 343622586.
Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.

Licensing facts on this page were last checked against the state record on August 16, 2026. We republish the public licensing record and label absent fields plainly rather than leaving them blank. Where our data comes from · Report an error