Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music7
Infant care6
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD license #075700605; licensed for 30 children — small, attentive environment
- No citations across all inspections (2021–2024) — spotless regulatory record
- 27 Yelp reviews at 4.7 stars — among the highest-rated centers in San Ramon
- Parents consistently praise proactive, caring teachers and play-based learning
- Multiple playgrounds, music and arts studio, dedicated creative spaces
- Serves infants through school-age including before- and after-school care
- Open 7:00 am–6:00 pm — accommodates most working schedules
Considerations
- Small capacity (30 children) — waitlist very likely
- Franchise model — quality may vary by ownership
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD license #073408209; licensed for 60 children
- No citations across four inspections (August 2022–August 2025) — clean record
- Birdeye 3.9-star rating from 22 reviews
- NAEYC accreditation commitment — nationally recognized quality standard
- Licensed since August 2016
- Discovery Driven Learning approach — curiosity and exploration focused
- Serves 6 weeks to 5 years (infant through pre-K)
- Hours 8:00 am–6:00 pm Monday–Friday
Considerations
- Birdeye rating 3.9 stars — mixed reviews indicate inconsistent experiences
- Employer-site location at Bishop Ranch may affect parking/access
- Premium Bright Horizons pricing
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music6
Infant care4
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture6
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- Established 1987 — nearly 40 years serving San Ramon families
- Large center licensed for 167 children
- 30 Yelp reviews at Crow Canyon Rd location; 18 reviews at Bollinger Canyon Rd
- Regular music lessons and extracurriculars including Tuff Tumblers, Kinderdance, and Soccer
- Bi-weekly Spanish lessons from a native speaker
- Keypad-locked buildings; all staff FBI fingerprint-checked
- Many teachers CPR and first aid trained
Considerations
- Yelp shows 3.5 stars — mixed parent experiences
- Some parent reviews flag safety concerns at location — review before enrolling
- CCLD license #075700610 (La Petite/Dougherty location) — note: Acorn and La Petite are at the same address; verify correct operator with CCLD
Safety5
Curriculum6
Art/Music5
Infant care5
K-ready6
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #070215068; licensed for 28 children — small center
- Licensed since December 1994 — long-standing operation
- 28 Yelp reviews; 70 ResellerRatings reviews with 4.56-star average
- Extended hours 6:30 am–6:30 pm — among longest in San Ramon
- Serves infant through private kindergarten age range
- National La Petite Academy brand curriculum
Considerations
- 1 Type B citation each year across 2021–2023 inspection period — review CCLD reports before enrolling
- Some parent reviews report concerns about teacher interactions when unobserved
- National chain — less personalized than independent centers
Safety5
Curriculum5
Art/Music5
Infant care6
K-ready4
Teachers5
Compassion5
Mgmt5
Culture5
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD license #73406634; licensed since March 2010
- No citations across inspections (March 2022 and June 2022) — clean recent record
- Infant and school-age day care focus — serves youngest children
- Small capacity (20 children) — low child-to-teacher ratio
Considerations
- Very small capacity (20 children) — likely waitlisted
- No confirmed Google Maps or Yelp rating found
- Limited online presence — difficult to verify current programming details
- Complaint investigation on record (January 2022) — verify resolution with CCLD at (510) 622-2602
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