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Ile Omode School

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

8924 Holly Street, Oakland, CA 94621

Visit website ↗(510) 632-8230Directions ↗Licensed for 23
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/13/2023
Total visits
1

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

Ile Omode School is an independent, African-centered educational institution founded in 1986 by members of Wo'se Community Church, serving Pre-K through 8th grade in Oakland, California. The school maintains educational traditions of African ancestors while nurturing innate potential in each student with an average class size of 12.

Philosophy
To give birth to the genius resident in every child. To maintain the educational traditions of our ancestors, nurture the innate potential in each student, and create an environment where educators can teach with passion grounded in African values.
Ages served
Pre-K through 8th grade
Hours
Preschool: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM; Elementary / MS: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Early Program: 7:30 AM; Afterschool: Until 6:00 PM
Religious
Sponsored by Wo'se Community Church

Programs

  • •Pre-K
  • •Elementary
  • •Middle School
  • •Early Program
  • •Afterschool

Highlights

  • ✓38+ years of excellence
  • ✓100% high school acceptance rate
  • ✓Average class size of 12
  • ✓African-centered curriculum

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