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Meadowlark Children's Center

2964 Miranda Avenue, Alamo, CA 94507
licensed capacity
26
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$482
year first licensed
1998
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About

About Meadowlark Children's Center

Meadowlark Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Alamo, California. The state has licensed it since September 9, 1998, for up to 26 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with preschool.

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

STEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
26 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “9 AM - 12 PM, optional lunch until 1 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratio1:6 teacher to student ratio
Class size18 students per class
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
DiscountsParent participation days with a tuition break
Licensed capacity26 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Meadowlark Children's Center 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 Meadowlark Children's Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Meadowlark Children's Center since Sep 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
26 children
First licensed
1998
License number
#073401649
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Summary

3 visits since Sep 2023 · Last visit Oct 21, 2025

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

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  1. Oct 21, 2025Visit
  2. Sep 22, 2025Inspection
  3. Sep 15, 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 Meadowlark Children's Center

Is Meadowlark Children's Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 9, 1998.

Does Meadowlark Children's Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Meadowlark Children's Center since Sep 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Meadowlark Children's Center care for?

26, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Meadowlark Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Meadowlark Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (925) 588-1059 to ask.

What is Meadowlark Children's Center's phone number?

(925) 588-1059.

Where is Meadowlark Children's Center?

2964 Miranda Avenue, Alamo, CA 94507. The nearest other daycare we list is The Dorris-Eaton School, 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).