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Gaowa Montessori School

1620 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2020
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About Gaowa Montessori School

Gaowa Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Costa Mesa, California. The state has licensed it since December 4, 2020, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with drop-in care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits since Nov 2021, with 3 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 6 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 6 years old
ProgramsDrop-in care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Gaowa Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Orange County has a median price of $394 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Orange County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$394
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$282
Home daycare$279

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$279

School age

Center$239
Home daycare$196

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 Gaowa Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Gaowa Montessori School since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
120 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#304371438
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Aug 13, 2026

Type A citations 3 · Type B citations 2, 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. Aug 13, 2026Visit
  2. Jun 11, 2026Visit
  3. Aug 8, 2025Visit
  4. Apr 24, 2025Visit
  5. Mar 6, 2025Complaint investigationType A 2 · Type B 1
  6. Mar 6, 2025Visit
  7. Mar 4, 2025Inspection
  8. Nov 17, 2023Inspection
  9. Dec 21, 2021Inspection
  10. Nov 18, 2021Visit

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 Gaowa Montessori School

Is Gaowa Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 4, 2020.

Does Gaowa Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 10 visits to Gaowa Montessori School since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Gaowa Montessori School care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Gaowa Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Tuesday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Gaowa Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 714-0055 to ask.

What is Gaowa Montessori School's phone number?

(714) 714-0055.

Where is Gaowa Montessori School?

1620 Adams Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

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