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The Dorris-Eaton School

1286 Stone Valley Road, Alamo, CA 945074.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$482
year first licensed
2000
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About The Dorris-Eaton School

The Dorris-Eaton School is a licensed child care center in Alamo, California. The state has licensed it since March 13, 2000, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Mar 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Dorris-Eaton School 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 The Dorris-Eaton School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Dorris-Eaton School since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
90 children
First licensed
2000
License number
#073402249
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Summary

4 visits since Mar 2022 · Last visit Mar 24, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Mar 24, 2026Inspection
  2. Feb 2, 2024Inspection
  3. Dec 14, 2022Visit
  4. Mar 24, 2022Inspection

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 The Dorris-Eaton School

Is The Dorris-Eaton School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 13, 2000.

Does The Dorris-Eaton School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Dorris-Eaton School since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can The Dorris-Eaton School care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Dorris-Eaton School's hours?

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

How much does The Dorris-Eaton School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (925) 837-7240 to ask.

What is The Dorris-Eaton School's phone number?

(925) 837-7240.

Where is The Dorris-Eaton School?

1286 Stone Valley Road, Alamo, CA 94507. The nearest other daycare we list is Meadowlark Children's Center, 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).