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Little Acorns Montessori

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

1215 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
10/16/2024
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 2026-05-04). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Little Acorns Montessori operates three locations in the Santa Cruz area offering Montessori early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Extended day childcare is available at all locations.

Philosophy
Quality Montessori early childhood education
Ages served
Infants, toddlers, and preschool children

Programs

  • •Montessori early childhood education
  • •Extended day childcare

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