1 / 4LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE
LICENSED34072 FREMONT BOULEVARD, FREMONT, CA 94555
DAY CARE CENTER in Alameda County, California
- Hours
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 84 children
The public record
- License number
- 010215677
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
- Address
- 34072 FREMONT BOULEVARD, FREMONT, CA 94555
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- +15107916158
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 21, 1993
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 3 routine inspection visits and 1 complaint visit to LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.4 average comes from 9 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star1
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star1
From Google
Recent parent reviews
A Wonderful Start to Our Son's Early Years! Our son Hrishikesha was part of the Little Mud Puddles family from age 2 to 4, and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to support his early growth and development. What initially drew us in was their play-based learning approach—something we truly value at this age, instead of overwhelming kids with academic pressure too early. From the very beginning, the warmth and personal attention from the staff stood out. Every teacher greeted each child by name with genuine affection, creating a nurturing and welcoming environment. The bond the teachers develop with the children is clearly visible, and we always felt confident that our son was in good hands. A special thank you to Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Tanya, who were his teachers during his first year. They played a crucial role in helping him transition smoothly into daycare life and made that big adjustment much easier for all of us. In his second year, Ms. Emily and Ms. Becki continued this wonderful care. A huge shoutout to Ms. Emily, who greeted Hrishikesha every morning with a big hug—something that made daily drop-offs so much smoother. She also guided him through potty training, encouraged him to try new foods, and supported his language development with such patience and care. The school is led by the ever-approachable Ms. Darlene, whose thoughtful insights and regular updates about our child’s development were always appreciated. The biannual assessments covering physical, language, and social development were thorough and shared thoughtfully during PTMs. We also loved the many memorable events and celebrations—from the Halloween parade and Christmas performance to Easter egg hunts and birthday celebrations. Even little touches like photo day every six months made our time at Little Mud Puddles extra special. We wholeheartedly recommend Little Mud Puddles to any family seeking a safe, loving, and joyful environment for their child. It truly was a second home for Hrishikesha, and we’re so grateful for the love and care he received there.
Gaurav ShenoyMay 31, 2025Most health conscious and child centric day care I visited (for example, child size toilet and child height wash basin, boy/girl separated restrooms). Most spacious outdoor play area with tall trees, outdoor xylophones, child cabins and sand play area, in addition to typical slides. (Unlike many daycares with old tricycles lying around - I think it’s not safe to have kids with mixed activities where some ride bikes while others walk/run). It’s also one of the best places that offer hot food cooked onsite for both breakfast and lunch. The kitchen is spotless. The most impressive thing is they clearly list each child’s dietary needs on the table with color coding beyond allergy, for example, no egg, pork ok but no beef, vegetarians etc. it’s also unique that they invest in security cameras and parents can watch their kid all day long in an app. The curriculum is good with comprehensive evaluations 3 times a year. Overall, very impressive. The only thing on my wishlist they don’t have is the Montessori style and some toys are a bit worn out (but still very clean, the classroom carpets are so spotless).
Yubing JiMar 6, 2023My son has been in the pre-K program at Little Mud Puddles for a month and he loves it. The teachers are warm and relaxed, unlike some preschools where it seems like the adults are overwhelmed. You can tell they genuinely enjoy working with young children. The school has a fantastic outdoor area with a sand pit that the kids love to play in. They do phonics and handwriting programs, which is nice, but I care more about my son learning the non-academic skills he needs for kindergarten -- how to follow a routine, solve conflicts with other kids, cooperate and play in a group, etc. The teachers are amazing at knowing just how much to step in to guide the kids on that stuff so they can learn and grow. I'm so happy we found Little Mud Puddles!
Megan FarringtonSep 20, 2016very good program
Jassi SinghJan 14, 2015
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE
Is LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE holds California licence 010215677, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on December 21, 1993. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE hold?
- California licenses LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE care for?
- LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE is licensed for up to 84 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE?
- California records 3 inspection visits to LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE, the most recent on March 10, 2025 and the earliest on record November 1, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE in response to a complaint?
- California records 1 complaint-driven visit to LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for LITTLE MUD PUDDLES LEARNING CENTER, THE?
- The licence is held by JOHNSTON, DARLENE MARIE. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Alameda County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 010215677.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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