Little Otters Academy

Little Otters Academy offers Junior Preschool, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, After School, Summer Camps, and Extra-Curricular Classes. The Preschool curriculum includes math, alphabet, phonics, creative arts, nature and science, and social studies. After School includes creative indoor and outdoor play, homework assistance, imaginative STEM activities, and a nutritious snack.

Programs

• Junior Preschool — 2-3.5 years old · Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Preschool — 3-4 years old · Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Small classes with maximum of 12 students. Curriculum includes math, alphabet, phonics, creative arts, nature and science, social studies, and more.
• Pre-Kindergarten — 4-5 years old · Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Full-day program led by experienced teachers.
• After School — TK, K and 1st Grade · School day afternoons · Creative indoor and outdoor play, homework assistance, imaginative STEM activities, and a nutritious snack.
• Summer Camps — Preschool, TK-1st Grade · Weekly enrollment; Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Focused on TK, K and 1st grade students.
• Extra-Curricular Classes — Elective classes offered by the school.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–5 years old
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

About the provider

Little Otters Academy has served the Alhambra Community, San Gabriel Community, and Monterey Park Community since 1987. The school was previously known as Virgin Mary Preschool and Kindergarten. It uses a parent-school communication app, has an open door policy for parent visits, and accepts Options for Learning and MAOF/Mexican American Opportunity Foundation voucher programs if families qualify.

Previously known as Virgin Mary Preschool and Kindergarten. Communication with parents through a parent-school communication app. Open door policy allows parents to visit children any time if needed. Accepts Options for Learning and MAOF/ Mexican American Opportunity Foundation voucher programs if qualify.

Last updated October 6, 2026.