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Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito

2603 Tassajara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530
licensed capacity
144
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$482
year first licensed
2019
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About Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito

Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito is a licensed child care center in El Cerrito, California. The state has licensed it since September 26, 2019, for up to 144 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Sep 2021, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Child care center
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
144 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachBilingual / immersion (English, Mandarin), Montessori
Licensed capacity144 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Contra Costa County has a median price of $482 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Contra Costa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$482
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$346
Home daycare$288

Preschool

Center$381
Home daycare$320

School age

Center$429
Home daycare$264

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 Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito since Sep 2021. 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
144 children
First licensed
2019
License number
#073408867
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Summary

4 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Oct 7, 2025

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

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  1. Oct 7, 2025Inspection
  2. Apr 22, 2025Visit
  3. Mar 5, 2024Inspection
  4. Sep 24, 2021Inspection

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 Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito

Is Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 26, 2019.

Does Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito since Sep 2021. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito care for?

144, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (510) 233-0171 to ask.

What is Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito's phone number?

(510) 233-0171.

Where is Little Tree Montessori Int'L School of El Cerrito?

2603 Tassajara Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530. The nearest other daycare we list is Mi Mundo Preschool El Cerrito, 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).