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Little Acorn Montessori Academy

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

1957 W. Huntington Dr., Alhambra, CA 91801

Visit website ↗(626) 289-2873Directions ↗Licensed for 92
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
2/5/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Little Acorn Montessori Academy is a Montessori school serving children ages 18 months to 6 years. The school provides individualized learning in a safe, healthy environment emphasizing whole child development across academic, social, emotional, and physical domains.

Philosophy
The school's mission is to provide a safe, healthy, happy environment where children thrive both academically and emotionally as they discover a passion for learning. The Montessori approach emphasizes individualized learning, whole child education, empowerment through choice, and is supported by research in neurology and human development.
Ages served
18 months to 6 years (Toddler, Pre-Primary, Primary, TK/Kindergarten programs)
Hours
Half Day: 8:00am – 12:00pm M-F; Full Day: 9:00am – 3:30pm M-F; Extended Day: 7:00am – 6:00pm M-F
Outdoor
Children have outside time and access to play areas

Programs

  • •Toddler (18-36 months)
  • •Pre-Primary (2-3 years)
  • •Primary (3-5 years)
  • •TK/Kindergarten (5-6 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Individualized lessons designed for each child's readiness
  • ✓Language instruction in Spanish and Mandarin
  • ✓Whole child education emphasizing social, emotional, and physical development
  • ✓Preparation for kindergarten through Pre-K program

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher-child ratio, Meals provided, Closed days/holidays, Enrollment procedures and timeline. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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