Butterfly Garden Preschool & Childcare

Butterfly Garden Preschool & Childcare offers play-based activities, High Scope curriculum, creative pre-K lessons, literacy-based circle time, creative art, and sensory exploration. Children may also choose bike riding, sandbox play, painting, or reading stories. The program includes nutritious family-style meals, organic produce from the garden, home-cooked meals, and an active learning environment.

Programs

• Preschool & Childcare — Infants to age six · Nurturing, nationally accredited in-home family childcare with play-based activities, High Scope curriculum, creative pre-K lessons, nutritious family-style meals, and an active learning environment.
• Preschool Shine — Referenced on the site as a program page and in the navigation.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–6 years old
• General schedule: Open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Sat & Sun: Closed

About the provider

Butterfly Garden Preschool & Childcare has served families since 1990 and is led by an owner and founder who states having over 30 years of dedication and numerous certifications in early childhood education. The program states that it provides quality care and education to families in Elk Grove and Sacramento. Its mission says that authentic and meaningful experiences, play-based activities, and hands-on learning are part of its approach.

Children are embraced as part of the owner's extended family; each day includes a structured routine with literacy-based circle time, creative art, and sensory exploration; children may choose activities such as bike riding, sandbox play, painting, or reading stories.

Last updated October 9, 2026.