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University Oaks Preschool

858 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 940245.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
32
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2016
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About University Oaks Preschool

University Oaks Preschool is a licensed child care center in Los Altos, California. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2016, for up to 32 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based, Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia and STEM / STEAM approach, with drop-in / hourly care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-KFaith-basedSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 to 5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
32 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 to 5
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christianity), Montessori, Play-based, Reggio Emilia, STEM / STEAM
EnrichmentSTEAM enrichment classes
Daily lifePotty training: $200 monthly fee for diapering/potty-training
Licensed capacity32 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

University Oaks Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 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.
Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

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 University Oaks Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to University Oaks Preschool since Sep 2021. 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
32 children
First licensed
2016
License number
#434413456
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Summary

5 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Oct 10, 2024

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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. Oct 10, 2024Inspection
  2. Sep 8, 2023Inspection
  3. Sep 29, 2022Inspection
  4. Sep 29, 2021Visit
  5. Sep 15, 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 University Oaks Preschool

Is University Oaks Preschool licensed?

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

Does University Oaks Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to University Oaks Preschool since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can University Oaks Preschool care for?

32, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are University Oaks Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does University Oaks Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 641-0194 to ask.

What is University Oaks Preschool's phone number?

(650) 641-0194.

Where is University Oaks Preschool?

858 University Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024. The nearest other daycare we list is Champions - Covington Elementary, 0.2 miles away.

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