Advanced Early Childhood Education (AECE) is a nonprofit preschool and daycare in Citrus Heights, serving families in the Sacramento area. Described as the area’s first full-service preschool, it provides Russian-speaking children with a culturally welcoming place to play, learn, and grow. Its experienced teachers and staff support early childhood development through a whole-child educational program that includes visual and performance arts, social-emotional and cognitive development, English and Slavic languages, science, social studies, and fine and gross motor skills.

AECE offers daycare and a range of classes for children of different ages, including dance, gymnastics, cooking, and art. Indoor and outdoor games, classroom learning centers, and hands-on activities make play part of the learning experience. An onsite cook prepares breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks daily, with a menu featuring American and Slavic dishes and nutritious, organic home-cooked meals. The preschool also highlights flexible daycare options for working parents and provides families with a gallery of classroom and activity photos.