Little Oak Preschool

Little Oak Preschool offers a mix of Montessori-inspired and play-based learning that includes STEAM activities, yoga, dance, music, Spanish, art, science, cooking, and language arts. Children also take part in activities focused on nutrition, socialization, critical thinking, community, and multicultural awareness. The program includes enrichment options such as STEAM, music, dance, yoga, and Spanish within a classroom setting that is described as safe, comfortable, clean, and well-organized, with unusually low teacher-to-child ratios for different age groups.

• Ages: Newborn–6 years old
• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM, Monday–Friday

Little Oak Preschool has been serving families since 1996 and holds Preschool License #414005244 and #414005249. The program uses a child-centered curriculum that integrates Montessori principles with play-based learning and includes a Kindergarten Readiness Program in the Pre-K classrooms. Teachers are described as highly educated with deep expertise in early childhood education and preschool curriculum, and the school offers both part-time and full-time options. The program encourages families to join classroom events, celebrations, and special theme days, share talents, hobbies, or cultural traditions, volunteer to read stories or lead hands-on activities, and take part in celebrating the diversity and richness of the community. Little Oak Preschool states its mission as cultivating wisdom and respect in children from an early age so that the love of learning and the value of self and others continue to grow throughout life, and it notes a 5.0-star rating from Menlo Park families since 1996.

Parents describe their experiences at Little Oak Preschool in several testimonials. One parent, Elise R. from California, shares that after a stressful move, her two children acclimated well, felt loved and accepted, and flourished in the Montessori program. Another parent, Veronique M. from California, notes that her daughter loves the place, friends, and teachers, has become very independent, and that activities are well organized and the room is always clean, with friendly administration. A third parent, Marielle G., reports that her son enjoyed going to Little Oak, mentions friendly teachers and staff, clean classrooms, engaging activities, and regular updates through an app. The program is led by Director Ms. Linda Friedlin.

Last updated July 26, 2026.