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Little Scholar Programs

5472 Central Ave., Newark, CA 945605.0· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$516
year first licensed
2016
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About Little Scholar Programs

Little Scholar Programs is a licensed child care center in Newark, California. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2016, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Nov 2021, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Scholar Programs 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 Little Scholar Programs

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Scholar Programs since Nov 2021. 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
20 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#013422428
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Summary

4 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Jun 23, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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. Jun 23, 2025Inspection
  2. Sep 7, 2023Inspection
  3. Sep 1, 2022Inspection
  4. Nov 23, 2021Visit

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 Scholar Programs

Is Little Scholar Programs licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2016.

Does Little Scholar Programs have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Scholar Programs since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Scholar Programs care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Scholar Programs' hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Scholar Programs cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (510) 648-2048 to ask.

What is Little Scholar Programs' phone number?

(510) 648-2048.

Where is Little Scholar Programs?

5472 Central Ave., Newark, CA 94560. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Flowers Montessori, 0.4 miles away.

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