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Dubuque Montessori School

Dubuque, IA5.0· 7 reviews
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$210

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About

About Dubuque Montessori School

Dubuque Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Dubuque, Iowa. It is licensed by the state.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $210 to $850.

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriMeals providedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Capacity
Not listed

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “open 7:30AM – 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentArt, Music, Movement, Yoga offered daily
Daily lifeMeals provided
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 1968
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Dubuque Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $210 to $850. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dubuque County has a median price of $166 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Primary (3-5 Year Olds) 3 Day AM (M, T, W) (9:00- 11:30 AM)$295
Primary (3-5 Year Olds) 5 Day Full-Day (M-F) (9:00 AM- 3:00 PM)$850
Primary (3-5 Year Olds) 5 Day PM (M-F) (12:45 PM- 3:00 PM)$375
Toddler (2 Year Olds) 2 Day AM (TH, F) (9:00- 11:00 AM)$210
Toddler (2 Year Olds) 3 Day AM (M,T,W)$320
Toddler (2 Year Olds) 5 Day AM (M-F)$450
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Primary Afternoon Lunch Block (11:30- 1 PM)$13
Toddler Lunch Block (11:00- 1 PM) *Includes Lunch$15
Extended Care $6.75 per hour (runs 7:30 AM-9 AM and 1 PM-5 PM)$6.75 an hour
Extended Care $7 per hour for children in diapers$7 an hour
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Dubuque County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$166
Home daycare$112

Toddler

Center$143
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$143
Home daycare$110

School age

Center$115
Home daycare$107

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 Dubuque Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Center
License number
#19251
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

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. Oct 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(2)

      “Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff (within first three months of employment): • Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse. • At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions. • Certification in First Aid infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or MEDIC First Aid or an equivalent certification approved by the Department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained. • Minimum health and safety trainings, (Essentials) approved by the Department. If significant changes occur to content, the Department may require the training be renewed.”
  2. Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)a

      “All files contain: 1. Copy of a department criminal history record check form or any other permission form approved by Department of Public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history record check 2. Copy of a request for child abuse information form, when applicable. 3. Copies of results of Iowa record checks conducted through the SING for review by the department upon request. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any department issued documents sent to the center related to a record check, regardless of findings.”
  3. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      109.7(1)

      “All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
    • Background checks

      109.9(1)b

      “All files contain: 1. A signed copy of DHS criminal history record check or any other permission form approved by the Department of public Safety for conducting an Iowa or national criminal history check. 2. A copy of Request for Child Abuse Information. 3. Copies of the results of Iowa records checks conducted. 4. Copies of national criminal history check results. 5. Any Department-issued documents sent to the center related to records check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      109.9(1)d

      “All files contain a pre-employment physical exam report completed within six months prior to hire and at least every three years. Physical exams shall be documented on form 470- 5152, Child Care Provider Physical Examination Report.”
  6. Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Iowa Department of Health and Human Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Nov 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Dubuque Montessori School

Is Dubuque Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Dubuque Montessori School last inspected?

Iowa Department of Health and Human Services lists the most recent visit on October 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dubuque Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 88% of Iowa daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

What are Dubuque Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dubuque Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $210 to $850, as it lists it.

What is Dubuque Montessori School's phone number?

(563) 500-6254.

Where is Dubuque Montessori School?

Dubuque, IA.

Sources: Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).