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Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

4980 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 926204.6· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
132
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2021
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About Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood is a licensed child care center in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since May 7, 2021, for up to 132 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Aug 2022, with 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

MontessoriCameras for parents
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Type
Child care center
Ages
24 Months - 6 Years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
132 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “M-F, 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages24 Months - 6 Years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffTenured and credentialed Montessori Guides
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (live streaming video)
Parent updatesParent app (Montessori Compass)
MoreFounded 2011
Licensed capacity132 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
132 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#304371486
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit May 27, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 5, 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. May 27, 2026Visit
  2. May 27, 2026Inspection
  3. Apr 22, 2026Visit
  4. May 6, 2025Visit
  5. May 6, 2025Inspection
  6. Mar 17, 2025Visit
  7. Jun 24, 2024Inspection
  8. Aug 4, 2022Inspection

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 Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood

Is Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 7, 2021.

Does Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood care for?

132, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood's hours?

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

How much does Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (714) 389-9500 to ask.

What is Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood's phone number?

(714) 389-9500.

Where is Great Foundations Montessori - Northwood?

4980 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA 92620. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Stuff Center, 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).