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Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School

444 & 464 S. Sierra Madre, Pasadena, CA 911074.6· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
178
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$950
year first licensed
2018

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About Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School

Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, California. The state has licensed it since December 5, 2018, for up to 178 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $950 to $1,150.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits since Nov 2021, with 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2 to 6 years of age
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
178 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Daycare Program: 7:00AM to 6:00PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2 to 6 years of age
ProgramsDrop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Mandarin (Chinese) and Spanish immersion), Montessori
EnrichmentArt, music, dance, language (Spanish & Chinese), STEM
Daily lifeExtended care: Morning extension 7-9am; Afternoon extension 3-6pm
Licensed capacity178 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $950 to $1,150. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3 Days a Week$950
Full-time + Daycare, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM$1,150
Full-time, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 Days a Week$1,075
registration fee at enrollment$150
Occasional Daycare, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM$9 an hour
Occasional Daycare, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM$10 an hour
Occasional Daycare, during school hours$12 an hour
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
178 children
First licensed
2018
License number
#198019873
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Summary

12 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Jun 11, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 6, as the state counts them

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  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection
  2. May 12, 2026Visit
  3. Dec 26, 2025Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 1
  4. Oct 28, 2025Visit
  5. Aug 7, 2024Visit
  6. Apr 24, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Apr 11, 2024Visit
  8. Jul 27, 2023Visit
  9. May 22, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Nov 14, 2022Inspection
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. May 31, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Nov 16, 2021Inspection

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 Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School

Is Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 5, 2018.

Does Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 12 visits to Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School care for?

178, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School's hours?

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

How much does Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $950 to $1,150, as it lists it.

What is Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School's phone number?

(626) 577-8007.

Where is Enchanted Castle San Marino Montessori School?

444 & 464 S. Sierra Madre, Pasadena, CA 91107. The nearest other daycare we list is Hamilton Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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