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Columbia Montessori Society

3 Anderson Ave, Columbia, MO 65203
licensed capacity
148
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,008
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About Columbia Montessori Society

Columbia Montessori Society is a licensed child care center in Columbia, Missouri. It is licensed by the state, for up to 148 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $1,008 to $1,700.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 43 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Licensed capacity
148 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Discounts$300 sibling discount for each additional child
MoreFounded 1967
Licensed capacity148 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Columbia Montessori Society lists monthly tuition from $1,008 to $1,700.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infant Program$1,700
Pre-Primary Part-Time Program$1,070
Pre-Primary Program$1,470
Primary Part-Time Program$1,008
Primary Program$1,420
Toddler Program$1,650
Returning Enrollment (assessed in September)$75
New Student Enrollment (assessed upon enrollment)$150
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Columbia Montessori Society

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child Care Center license
Capacity
148 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#000212497
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 14 of 14 visits · 43 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Other rules 14

For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11.

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 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      5 CSR 25-500.032 Organization and Administration

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Safety and hazards

      5 CSR 25-500.087 Fire Safety

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  2. Apr 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  3. Dec 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.092 Furniture, Equipment and Materials

  4. Jul 30, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  5. Jul 8, 2025Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1) Staff/child ratios shall be maintained at all times.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(A) The staff/child ratio and group size shall be followed as outlined in the below chart unless it meets an exception in subparagraphs (1)(B)-(G) below: Infants, toddlers, and 2-year-olds shall have one caregiver for every four children with no more than eight children per group; Groups composed solely of children 24 to 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 3 to 4 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; Groups composed solely of children 5 years or older shall have one caregiver for every 16 children with no more than 32 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of no more than four children age 2 years, and at least one child older than 3 years shall have one caregiver for every 10 children with no more than 20 children per group; A mixed group of children consisting of more than four children ages 24 to 36 months, and at least one child older than 36 months shall have one caregiver for every eight children with no more than 16 children per group.

    • Supervision and ratios

      5 CSR 25-500.112(1)(C) During naptime, groups composed of children two (2) years old and older shall not be required to maintain staff/child ratio within the napping area, but shall not exceed group size limitations. The required staff/child ratio shall be maintained on the premises during naptime.

    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(B)1.A. An individual cot or bed shall be provided for each child who naps or sleeps. An individually assigned sheet and blanket shall be provided for each child twelve (12) months and older who naps or sleeps. Upper levels of bunk beds shall not be used.

    • Safe sleep

      5 CSR 25-500.092(1)(B)1.D. Sleeping equipment shall be arranged to provide at least a two foot (2') aisle on one (1) long side of the equipment.

  6. Jun 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Food and nutrition

      5 CSR 25-500.202 Nutrition and Food Service

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  7. Dec 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  8. Dec 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  9. Sep 30, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

  10. Jun 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-600.020 General Requirements

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Apr 30, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  2. Jan 31, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

  3. Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

  4. Nov 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Other rules

      5 CSR 25-500.052 Annual Requirements

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      5 CSR 25-500.082 Physical Requirements of Group Day Care Homes and Day Care Centers

    • Staff training and qualifications

      5 CSR 25-500.102 Personnel

    • Health, medication and illness

      5 CSR 25-500.122 Medical Examination Reports

Copied from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Columbia Montessori Society

Is Columbia Montessori Society licensed?

Yes. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Columbia Montessori Society last inspected?

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Columbia Montessori Society had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 43 rules across 14 of 14 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 97% of Missouri daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 11. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Columbia Montessori Society care for?

148, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Columbia Montessori Society's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Columbia Montessori Society cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,008 to $1,700, as it lists it.

What is Columbia Montessori Society's phone number?

(573) 449-5418.

Where is Columbia Montessori Society?

3 Anderson Ave, Columbia, MO 65203. The nearest other daycare we list is Shalom Christian Academy & Daycare, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Childhood (license and visits).