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Central Montessori School

288 A-B North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 920245.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
78
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2025
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About

About Central Montessori School

Central Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Encinitas, California. The state has licensed it since October 20, 2025, for up to 78 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, preschool and summer camp.

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

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 6 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
78 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 6 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish), Montessori
Class sizeClasses of around 10 to 24 children
StaffExperienced Fully Qualified Teachers
Daily lifeExtended care: Morning Extended Hours 7:00-8:30am and Afternoon Extended Hours 3:00-5:00pm
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 2003
Licensed capacity78 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Central Montessori School 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 Central Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Central Montessori School since Sep 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
78 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#376105221
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Summary

1 visit since Sep 2025 · Last visit Sep 15, 2025

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

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  1. Sep 15, 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 Central Montessori School

Is Central Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 20, 2025.

Does Central Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Central Montessori School since Sep 2025. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Central Montessori School care for?

78, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Central Montessori School's hours?

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

How much does Central Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 479-9889 to ask.

What is Central Montessori School's phone number?

(760) 479-9889.

Where is Central Montessori School?

288 A-B North El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. The nearest other daycare we list is Central Montessori School, under 0.1 miles away.

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