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Ascension Montessori Children’s Center

5106 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 921205.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2025
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About Ascension Montessori Children’s Center

Ascension Montessori Children’s Center is a licensed child care center in San Diego, California. The state has licensed it since June 13, 2025, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit since Jun 2025, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based, Montessori
Assistance it acceptsCDA, YMCA, CalWorks, military subsidy MCCYN
Discounts10% military discount, 10% sibling discount
TransportationTransportation (pick-up directly in front of Foster Elementary)
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ascension Montessori Children’s Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ascension Montessori Children’s Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Ascension Montessori Children’s Center since Jun 2025. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
70 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#376105202
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Summary

1 visit since Jun 2025 · Last visit Jun 12, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 12, 2025Visit

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ascension Montessori Children’s Center

Is Ascension Montessori Children’s Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 13, 2025.

Does Ascension Montessori Children’s Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Ascension Montessori Children’s Center since Jun 2025. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Ascension Montessori Children’s Center care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ascension Montessori Children’s Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ascension Montessori Children’s Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 582-2699 to ask.

What is Ascension Montessori Children’s Center's phone number?

(619) 582-2699.

Where is Ascension Montessori Children’s Center?

5106 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120. The nearest other daycare we list is Jenniphar Berthiaume Family Child Care, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).