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Little Elephant Montessori

5782 Miles Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618
licensed capacity
33
a week, county median
$516
year first licensed
2004
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About Little Elephant Montessori

Little Elephant Montessori is a licensed child care center in Oakland, California. The state has licensed it since May 17, 2004, for up to 33 children.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jun 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
33 children

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Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Elephant Montessori 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).

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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 Little Elephant Montessori

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Little Elephant Montessori since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
33 children
First licensed
2004
License number
#013417509
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Summary

3 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jun 25, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Jun 25, 2025Inspection
  2. Dec 13, 2024Visit
  3. Jun 28, 2023Inspection

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 Little Elephant Montessori

Is Little Elephant Montessori licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 17, 2004.

Does Little Elephant Montessori have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Little Elephant Montessori since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Elephant Montessori care for?

33, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Elephant Montessori's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (510) 597-1963 to confirm.

How much does Little Elephant Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (510) 597-1963 to ask.

What is Little Elephant Montessori's phone number?

(510) 597-1963.

Where is Little Elephant Montessori?

5782 Miles Avenue, Oakland, CA 94618. The nearest other daycare we list is Rockridge Little School 3, 0.2 miles away.

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