What kind of child care licence does LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL hold?

California licenses LITTLE PINES 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 LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL care for?

LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 23 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 LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL?

California records 3 inspection visits to LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL, the most recent on March 10, 2026 and the earliest on record January 11, 2024. 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 LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?

California records 3 complaint-driven visits to LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.

Who holds the licence for LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL?

The licence is held by DRANE, ANDREA. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Butte County.

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LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL

LICENSED

2022 FRANKLIN STREET, CHICO, CA 95928

DAY CARE CENTER in Butte County, California

30Elevated Risk

Preschool

5.0(9)Yelp(0)

DAY CARE CENTER

Hours: 7 AM–5:30 PM
Licensed for: 23 children

The public record

License number: 045407962
License status: LICENSED
License type: DAY CARE CENTER
Licensed capacity: 23 children
Address: 2022 FRANKLIN STREET, CHICO, CA 95928
County: Butte County
Phone: +15309652202
Website: Not listed
License issued: September 29, 2021

Phone: +15309652202

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 30 and 84. 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.

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Hours

Listed on Google

Mon: 7 AM–5:30 PM
Tue: 7 AM–5:30 PM
Wed: 7 AM–5:30 PM
Thu: 7 AM–5:30 PM
Fri: 7 AM–5:30 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 3 routine inspection visits and 3 complaint visits to LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL.

November 14, 2025Most recent inspection visit
December 11, 2024Inspection visit
January 11, 2024Inspection 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 5.0 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.

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Recent parent reviews

Our infant has been attending Little Pines for a few months and we absolutely LOVE it! The childcare team is loving, attentive, and communicative. They absolutely love my kiddo and he loves them. The environment is small and intimate, perfect for little ones to get lots of love and attention. Highly Recommend
Rebecca ReynoldsOct 4, 2025
We love Little Pines! Our oldest now 5 started at Little Pines when they first opened (18 months old) and his brother started there when he turned 2. The staff are incredible and it truly feels like a family. Very secure building and outside play yard, you need key access to get inside the building from any of the doors. Countless art projects, learned songs, Christmas parties, animal visits and friendships we hope will last a lifetime. Attending graduation you could clearly see that the staff KNOW our kiddos and love them for exactly who they are to the core. We are lucky to have a few more years of the “boat” out back and “shoe rocks”… if you know, you know. Truly a family, do not hesitate. A hidden gem for Chico families.
Nancy BuceySep 22, 2025
We love Little Pines! We’ve been attending since 2022 with our boys in the Infant room (under 2yrs) and the toddler/big kid room. My boys have loved every day, are always excited to go and have made great friends. The staff are all wonderful and you can tell they truly care about their students. They provide a safe and fun environment to learn and grow. We highly recommend Little Pines to any families looking for exceptional childcare and preschool!
Erica PetersenAug 24, 2025
Our family has been part of Little Pines Preschool for 2½ years, and it’s truly been such a special place for us. From day one, I’ve felt supported (not just as a parent, but as part of a caring community.) The small class size makes a big difference, and the teachers are so warm, patient, and genuinely love what they do. Our child has thrived socially, emotionally, and academically. The big backyard playground is a total bonus! Plenty of room to run, climb, and explore. And the curriculum is both fun and engaging, keeping our little one excited to go to school every day. We’re so grateful for Little Pines, it’s been such a joyful, nurturing start to our child’s learning journey!
Kelsey DixonAug 15, 2025
We can’t believe three years have flown by! From the first shy, little toddler “hello” to the confident, curious little girl we see today, Little Pines has been pure magic. The teachers have wrapped our little girl in love, laughter, and learning every single day. From ABCs, 123s, and the fine art of sharing (most of the time 🙂) they have made learning so fun. Our family highly recommends Little Pines.
Barbara IngramAug 12, 2025
We love Little Pines! My son has gone there since they opened, starting in infant room and now will be graduation to TK this fall. All the teachers are great. Both my kids are excited to go to school.
Marina RocchiAug 12, 2025

Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.

Questions parents ask about LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL

Is LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?: Yes. LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL holds California licence 045407962, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on September 29, 2021. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL hold?: California licenses LITTLE PINES 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 LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL care for?: LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 23 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 LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL?: California records 3 inspection visits to LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL, the most recent on March 10, 2026 and the earliest on record January 11, 2024. 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 LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?: California records 3 complaint-driven visits to LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for LITTLE PINES PRESCHOOL?: The licence is held by DRANE, ANDREA. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Butte 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 045407962.
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