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Little Otters Academy

700 Front St, Alhambra, CA 918015.0· 18 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2024
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About

About Little Otters Academy

Little Otters Academy is a licensed child care center in Alhambra, California. The state has licensed it since June 10, 2024, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since May 2024, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
EnrichmentMandarin and Spanish classes
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Assistance it acceptsOptions for Learning and MAOF Program
MoreFounded 1987
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Otters Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 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.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 Otters Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Little Otters Academy since May 2024. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#198021390
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Summary

6 visits since May 2024 · Last visit May 8, 2026

Type A citations 1 · 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. May 8, 2026Visit
  2. Apr 27, 2026Visit
  3. Apr 27, 2026Inspection
  4. May 20, 2025Inspection
  5. Jul 10, 2024Visit
  6. May 21, 2024Visit

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 Otters Academy

Is Little Otters Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 10, 2024.

Does Little Otters Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Little Otters Academy since May 2024. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Otters Academy care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Otters Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Otters Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (626) 284-6558 to ask.

What is Little Otters Academy's phone number?

(626) 284-6558.

Where is Little Otters Academy?

700 Front St, Alhambra, CA 91801. The nearest other daycare we list is Northrup, 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).