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Garfield Montessori School

1911 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 920255.0· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2025
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About Garfield Montessori School

Garfield Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Escondido, California. The state has licensed it since December 10, 2025, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori and Play-based approach, with drop-in care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Dec 2025, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Mandarin), Montessori, Play-based
EnrichmentFine art, music/piano, sports, and dance
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Charged additional fee if not potty trained by 36 months
Discounts5% sibling discount
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Garfield Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

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 Garfield Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Garfield Montessori School since Dec 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
70 children
First licensed
2025
License number
#376301390
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Summary

2 visits since Dec 2025 · Last visit Jul 16, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 16, 2026Visit
  2. Dec 8, 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 Garfield Montessori School

Is Garfield Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 10, 2025.

Does Garfield Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Garfield Montessori School since Dec 2025. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Garfield Montessori School care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Garfield Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Garfield Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 884-4364 to ask.

What is Garfield Montessori School's phone number?

(619) 884-4364.

Where is Garfield Montessori School?

1911 Sunset Drive, Escondido, CA 92025. The nearest other daycare we list is NCCS Child Development Center-Eucalyptus, 0.2 miles away.

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