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Berkeley Little School

1611 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 947075.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$516
year first licensed
2021
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About

About Berkeley Little School

Berkeley Little School is a licensed child care center in Berkeley, California. The state has licensed it since February 18, 2021, for up to 42 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Mar 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 mos - 5 yrs
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 mos - 5 yrs
ApproachMontessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Berkeley Little School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alameda County has a median price of $516 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Alameda County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$516
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$371
Home daycare$311

Preschool

Center$408
Home daycare$345

School age

Center$434
Home daycare$279

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Berkeley Little School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Berkeley Little School since Mar 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
42 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#013423105
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Summary

5 visits since Mar 2022 · Last visit Apr 10, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Apr 10, 2025Inspection
  2. Mar 10, 2023Visit
  3. Mar 10, 2023Inspection
  4. Oct 6, 2022Visit
  5. Mar 24, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Berkeley Little School

Is Berkeley Little School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 18, 2021.

Does Berkeley Little School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Berkeley Little School since Mar 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Berkeley Little School care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Berkeley Little School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Berkeley Little School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (510) 900-2433 to ask.

What is Berkeley Little School's phone number?

(510) 900-2433.

Where is Berkeley Little School?

1611 Hopkins Street, Berkeley, CA 94707. The nearest other daycare we list is Mustard Seed Pre-School, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).