Country Day Little School
Daycare center in Palo Alto, CA. 3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About the program
Country Day Little School is a licensed daycare center in Palo Alto, California, on the state register since 1994. It is licensed for 40 children and serves preschool ages.
Country Day Little School is a Waldorf-inspired, nature-based preschool in Palo Alto serving children from age two through Transitional Kindergarten.
The program follows a Waldorf, nature-based and play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Country Day Little School does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,452 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
101161(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We sent both of our children to Country Day Little School and recommend it in the highest possible terms. Having explored many preschools in the Bay Area and elsewhere we feel so lucky to have found Country Day, which truly fulfills its mission of focusing on the well-being and flourishing of the children. The teachers are incredibly thoughtful, reflective, and kind. They bring joy to the children's lives, teach them…
Andrei Pesic · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur two sons attended Country Day Little School -- both spent three years there! This school offers a truly unique and caring environment for young children to grow. Firstly, the teachers at the school are exceptional. They are formally educated and trained, and have long tenures at Country Day. Their deep commitment to the children shines through in the detailed, thoughtful written reflections they share with the…
Jessica Shambora · 5/5 on Google · a year agoBoth of my children attended Country Day from ages three to five/six. The teachers at Country Day are loving, caring, and supportive. They are experienced professionals who understand and care about young children, and it shows in every interaction. The teacher turnover rate is low, most of the staff have been with the school for over five years. The school provides plenty of outdoor time. Children spend their…
Isabella Li · 5/5 on Google · a year agoCountry Day Little School is a truly unique and special place. It is a Waldorf-based school that is kind to children and parents alike, has patient and wonderful teachers, and is accommodating of every child and parent's needs. From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel like you are part of something bigger than yourself. The teachers and staff are all so welcoming and supportive, and they go out of their…
Manan Singhi · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
3990 Ventura Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Questions about Country Day Little School
Is Country Day Little School licensed?
Yes. Country Day Little School holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 434400049), with a licensed capacity of 40 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Country Day Little School had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Country Day Little School, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Country Day Little School take?
Country Day Little School is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Country Day Little School cost?
Country Day Little School does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
