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Acorn Learning Center

17025 Bollinger Canyon Rd San Ramon, CA 94582

Tel: (925) 560-6488

www.lapetite.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 160 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Acorn Learning Center was established in 1987, with a mission to provide quality preschool programs for children and their families by facilitating both academic and social growth.
We believe that education is a process that starts from birth and that establishing an early foundation for learning is essential to a child 's success throughout their academic career.
The curriculum and the environment in each classroom are set up to promote the wonder of discovery and learning for each child.
Educationally qualified and experienced teachers provide a warm and challenging atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore and develop to their full potential.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 160 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

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Student Body

Total Students

160 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Admissions Director

Dawn Dillard

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Acorn Learning Center believes in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on the individual needs of a child. All learning experiences are interactive and child-centered. Curriculum goals are established for each classroom based on the developmental hallmarks of the age group.We incorporate into our curriculum a variety of experiences that will motivate and stimulate each child to become active, life-long learners. We hope to foster in children the sense of joy and wonder that is an essential part of early childhood years. We strive to provide a caring and nurturing environment in which all children can feel capable and loved.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Contra Costa County, CA is $17,948 for elementary schools and $27,388 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Contra Costa County, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).