Little Scholar ACE Academy
Daycare center in Newark, CA. 5472 Central Ave., Newark, CA 94560

About the program
Little Scholar ACE Academy is a licensed daycare center in Newark, California, on the state register since 2016. It is licensed for 20 children and serves preschool ages.
Little Scholar offers preschool, Montessori toddler programs, and K-6 after-school care in Newark.
The program follows a Montessori approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Little Scholar ACE 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 $1,705 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →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
101238.4(d) · 101217(d)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter went there for aftercare programs & summer camps for last 3 years . Her experience was very positive and she enjoyed her time there. Ms Sonu & staff are very kind , compassionate and provide a very positive learning experience to the kids . No business is perfect . However what I appreciated about Ms Sonu is that she is open to feedback and will take the necessary actions to course correct . That’s a…
Reynold Nazareth · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy son went here for the majority of a school year (until we moved). They were prompt with picking up from school and make a point to meet the teacher at the beginning of the year to introduce themselves. The teachers were friendly and patient. The director, Miss Sonu, was always quick to reply to messages and was very knowledgeable about child development. The price was fair for the monthly rates and time frames. I…
Ashlin Wyatt · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoMy first grader spent after school care here for 2022-2023 and we like the staff and academy. They provide a variety of activities from visiting teachers to keep children engaged. My son really enjoys art days and usually tells me not to pick him up early. 🙂
marco romo · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
5472 Central Ave., Newark, CA 94560
Questions about Little Scholar ACE Academy
Is Little Scholar ACE Academy licensed?
Yes. Little Scholar ACE Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 013422428), with a licensed capacity of 20 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Little Scholar ACE Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 2 citations for Little Scholar ACE Academy, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Little Scholar ACE Academy take?
Little Scholar ACE Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Little Scholar ACE Academy cost?
Little Scholar ACE 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.


