Enrichment Programs
From STEAM and music to dance, yoga, and Spanish, our enrichment programs inspire curiosity and nurture well-rounded development.
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Unlocking Potential Through Montessori and Play-Based Learning
Where every child is nurtured, inspired, and empowered to discover their unique potential in a warm, supportive environment.
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Our Philosophy
Montessori structure paired with joyful play.
We believe each child deserves a variety of experiences and opportunities to learn, create, and discover. Our program is socially and emotionally strong, helping children build self-esteem, initiative, and a love of learning.
We encourage exploration, imagination, creativity, problem-solving, and appreciation for each child’s unique personality, abilities, and interests.
Our Environment
Low ratios, calm classrooms, and room to grow.
Our classroom setting provides children with a safe, comfortable, clean, and well-organized environment. We strongly believe class size shapes the quality of the entire school experience.
Our unusually low ratios (lower than licensing standards) make it possible for teachers to spend more time with each child and bring more depth and detail into every part of the curriculum.
Infant/Toddler
1:3 ratio
Preschoolers
1:6 ratio
TK/Pre-K
1:8 ratio
Age-Appropriate Learning
Our Programs
What sets us apart is not just what we teach — it's how we care.
Montessori-Inspired
Play-Based Learning
Nurturing Environment
STEAM Activities
Low Teacher Ratios
Multicultural Curriculum
Yoga
Dance
Music
Spanish
Why Choose Us
The Little Oak Difference
Enrichment, heart, and hands-on learning — here's what makes us different.
Experienced Teachers & Low Ratio
Our qualified educators bring passion and expertise to create engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and our low teacher-to-child ratios ensure individualized attention that supports the highest level of care and meaningful developmental growth.
Hybrid Montessori and Play-Based Learning
A Montessori and play-based learning hybrid nurtures independence and hands-on exploration while supporting creativity, social development, and a natural love of learning.
What families say about Little Oak.
⭐ 5.0 · Loved by Menlo Park families since 1996
★★★★★
"My experience with Little Oak has been a pleasure. After a stressful move my 2 children have acclimated beautifully. They feel loved and accepted. The Montessori program was new to us but they are flourishing — these people have been a blessing to our family."
— Elise R., CA
★★★★★
"My daughter loves the place, the friends, and most of all the teachers. She learned so much in so little time and is now very independent. Activities are well organized and the room is always clean. Administration is friendly and tries its best to satisfy our needs."
— Veronique M., CA
★★★★★
"My son really enjoyed going to Little Oak. Friendly teachers and staff. Clean classrooms. Engaging activities! Staff always kept us in the loop and sent updates through an app. Grateful for finding this place!"
— Marielle G.
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