Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where are you located? Do you have any other locations?
A: Kinder World is located at 6565 Belleau Wood Lane, Sacramento, California 95822. This location is off Freeport Blvd, convenient to I-5. Our sister school, Treehouse Learning Center is located in Elk Grove on the corner of Laguna Blvd. and Bruceville Rd.
Q: What is required to enroll?
A: Current immunization records for all children in the household, one month proof of income for all adults in the household, and TB clearance for the enrolling child are required for all programs. All information/documentation must be submitted to begin enrollment process.
Q: What is the enrollment process?
A: Call 916.422.5437 to setup a tour with one of our office staff. After your tour, if you have brought the above required documentation, you will be invited to fill out an enrollment packet. Processing of applications takes 5-7 days. You will be contacted after this time as to the status of your application.
Q: What does NAEYC Accredited mean?
A: This indicates Kinder World has been recognized for the highest level of quality care in the early childhood field. Less than 5% of preschools & daycares are awarded NAEYC Accreditation.
Q: Is this a preschool or a daycare?
A: Kinder World is both! In all classroom environments, children are learning and growing. This a 12 month preschool program with a daycare on-site for children ages 1-5.
Q: What ages can attend Kinder World?
A: Ages 1 year to 5years of age can attend at Kinder World.
Q: How do children qualify for the free preschool program?
A: The child must be at least 3 years old by December 2nd of that year and never have attended kindergarten. Call 916.422.5437 or email inquiry to kwpreschool@gmail.com for more details on income requirements. The income is verified by the parent’s monthly income pay stubs.
Q: Does Kinder World accept payments from Child Action, PACE, and CAL Works?
A: Yes, they are all accepted and we also accept private pay.
Q: Does Kinder World provide transportation?
A: Unfortunately, we no longer transport our children.
Q: Can parents enroll children part time?
A: Yes, parents can enroll part days, a few days a week or a few hours a day or for unlimited hours.
Q: How long has Kinder World been licensed?
A: Kinder World was licensed in 1968 as Dotty's Day Nursery.
Q: Are meals included, and are they healthy?
A: Yes meals are included. All meals are very healthy they were developed by a nutritionist.
Q: Does a child need to be potty trained to attend preschool?
A: No, they do not have to be potty trained. We work with parents when a child is ready for potty training.
Q: What is the adult child ratio?
A: 1 adult to 4 infants in the infant program, 1 adult to 6 toddlers in the toddler program, and 1 adult to 8 children in the full-day and 3-hour state preschool program.
Q: What are the qualifications of the teachers?
A: The Executive Director has a master degree in education/early childhood education. All teachers have completed early childhood education course work. They are certified in CPR & First Aid and have passed TB test, background checks, and fingerprints. They also receive training on a regular basis and attend continuing education classes.
Q: How does Drop-in care work?
A: Easy – If you want to use the drop-in care, you call when you need us. Be advised: Our drop-in spot’s are first come, first serve and the child must be registered at Kinder World. So if parents/families fill the spot and you call, we might not be available.
Q: Will my child be ready for kindergarten?
A: Yes, children will learn to socialize with peers, self regulate themselves, and be prepared for kindergarten academics.
