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Little Scholars Academy of California

1510 West Almond Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2016
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About

About Little Scholars Academy of California

Little Scholars Academy of California is a licensed child care center in Orange, California. The state has licensed it since October 4, 2016, for up to 60 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Oct 2021, with 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

InfantsMontessoriSummer camp

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks old to 6 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks old to 6 years old
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffMontessori trained and certified teachers
Daily lifePotty training: Learning toilet education
MoreFounded 2016
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Scholars Academy of California has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 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.
Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

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 Scholars Academy of California

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Little Scholars Academy of California since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2016
License number
#304371129
Also at this site
Facility #304371130: Infant center
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Apr 15, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 6, 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 15, 2026InspectionFacility #304371129
  2. Nov 18, 2025InspectionFacility #304371130
  3. Jul 29, 2024InspectionFacility #304371129
  4. Jul 26, 2023InspectionFacility #304371130
  5. Sep 15, 2022VisitFacility #304371129Type A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Oct 12, 2021InspectionFacility #304371129

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 Scholars Academy of California

Is Little Scholars Academy of California licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 4, 2016.

Does Little Scholars Academy of California have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Little Scholars Academy of California since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Little Scholars Academy of California care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are Little Scholars Academy of California's hours?

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

How much does Little Scholars Academy of California cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 634-8118 to ask.

What is Little Scholars Academy of California's phone number?

(714) 634-8118.

Where is Little Scholars Academy of California?

1510 West Almond Avenue, Orange, CA 92868. The nearest other daycare we list is Sandy Candelas, 0.5 miles away.

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