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Little Owl Preschool

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

3426 Linden Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807

Visit website ↗(562) 786-5333Directions ↗Licensed for 117
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/18/2025
Total visits
3

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 Owl School emphasizes stimulating learning environments as essential for young children's growth through investigative play and experimentation. The classroom environment functions as the "third teacher," featuring child-centered spaces with meaningful, open-ended materials to facilitate exploration and project work.

Philosophy
The environment is considered the 'third teacher' and essential curriculum component. The classroom is child-centered with meaningful and interesting materials provided to facilitate small and large group explorations and focused project work. Children are free and motivated to make choices and explore answers without feeling intimidated, developing critical thinking skills.
Outdoor
Outdoor classroom available

Programs

  • •Investigative play and experimentation
  • •Small and large group explorations
  • •Focused project work

Highlights

  • ✓Environment as 'third teacher'
  • ✓Open-ended materials for multiple ideas
  • ✓Child-centered classroom approach
  • ✓Nurturing learning environment focused on critical thinking

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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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