Dubuque Montessori School
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $210
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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.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Capacity
- Not listed
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Enrichment | Art, Music, Movement, Yoga offered daily |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Languages | Spanish |
| More | Founded 1968 |
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 words | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 words | Price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Infant
Toddler
Preschool
School age
State record
Inspection reports for Dubuque Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed Center
- License number
- #19251
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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Oct 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
109.7(2)
“Center directors and all staff have the required contact hours of training.”
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.”
Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
- Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
109.7(1)
“All staff(within first 3 months of employment)”
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.”
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.”
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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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.