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Empire Montessori Preschool

585 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 951254.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
119
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2025
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About Empire Montessori Preschool

Empire Montessori Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Jose, California. The state has licensed it since April 17, 2025, for up to 119 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsMontessoriMeals providedBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6-weeks to 6 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
119 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 7:30am-6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6-weeks to 6 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Mandarin), Montessori
EnrichmentMartial Arts, Music & Movement, sports
StaffCertified professionals (exercise classes)
Daily lifeMeals provided
Licensed capacity119 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Empire Montessori Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 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.
Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

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 Empire Montessori Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Empire Montessori Preschool since Feb 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
119 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#434417210
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Summary

1 visit since Feb 2025 · Last visit Feb 19, 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. Feb 19, 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 Empire Montessori Preschool

Is Empire Montessori Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 17, 2025.

Does Empire Montessori Preschool have inspection violations?

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

How many children can Empire Montessori Preschool care for?

119, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Empire Montessori Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Empire Montessori Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 280-1900 to ask.

What is Empire Montessori Preschool's phone number?

(408) 280-1900.

Where is Empire Montessori Preschool?

585 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. The nearest other daycare we list is SJB Tamien Station CDC, 0.3 miles away.

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