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Little Otters Academy

Daycare center in Alhambra, CA. 700 Front St, Alhambra, CA 91801

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Little Otters Academy in Alhambra, CA
AgesInfant, toddler and preschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition fromNot listed
Licensed capacity60 children
Citations on file1 (1 Type A)
On the register since2024

About the program

Little Otters Academy is a licensed daycare center in Alhambra, California, on the state register since 2024. It is licensed for 60 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.

Little Otters Academy is a private preschool in Alhambra, California, offering programs for children aged two to five years.

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Tuition and capacity

Tuition: not listed. Little Otters Academy does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,183 a month.

Licensing and safety

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Licence typeSingle Licensed Child Care Center · 198021390
Licence statusActive since 2024
Licensed capacity60 children
Inspections on file2
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file1Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)1507 of 2,550 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints02 inspection visits · last visit May 2026

California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.

Regulations cited

101229(a)(1)

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

We absolutely love Little Otters Academy! My daughter started here when she was 3 in their preschool program and stayed on for TK because we loved their curriculum so much. The teachers are amazing-so warm, communicative, and you can tell they truly care about the kids and their success. The school itself is great. The playground is huge, the campus is very clean, and safety is clearly a priority with security…

Lishuang zheng · 5/5 on Google · 6 months ago

The Little Otters Academy is a great place for any parents with busy careers to have a peace of mind, knowing that the kids are in good hands while they are at work. We've sent both of our kids to this school: my son when it was called Virgin Mary and my daughter who just graduated after two years and going to TK next year. My nephews and nieces also went to this school. The school's accommodation is excellent. The…

Raymond Wu · 5/5 on Google · 2 months ago

We love Little Otters Academy. Our son has developed a lot since his enrollment. Teachers are caring and loving, school activities are fun, school environment is warm and welcoming. Communication with family is very quick and consistent. We are happy to find this wonderful preschool in Alhambra area with reasonable cost!

Analita Corti · 5/5 on Google · 7 months ago

My son has grown so much socially and academically since starting at Little Otters Academy. We’ve seen huge strides in his confidence and social skills. We are especially impressed by the extracurricular activities they offer; having Spanish and Chinese classes (additional cost) integrated into the day is such a unique and valuable benefit. They also recently added a Soccer Shots class, which has been a huge hit - my…

Kelly Quach · 5/5 on Google · 5 months ago
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Getting there

700 Front St, Alhambra, CA 91801

Questions about Little Otters Academy

Is Little Otters Academy licensed?

Yes. Little Otters Academy holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 198021390), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Little Otters Academy had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 1 citation for Little Otters Academy, 1 of them Type A, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.

What ages does Little Otters Academy take?

Little Otters Academy is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.

How much does Little Otters Academy cost?

Little Otters Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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