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Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga

1455 Saint Marys Rd, Moraga, CA 94556
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$482
year first licensed
2021
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About Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga

Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga is a licensed child care center in Moraga, California. The state has licensed it since December 23, 2021, for up to 50 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Waldorf approach, with preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Dec 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 years to 6 years, including Kindergarten and 1st grade
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 years to 6 years, including Kindergarten and 1st grade
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Waldorf
EnrichmentSpanish, PE, Music, the Performing Arts
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
LanguagesBambara, Cantonese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Toucouleur, Woolof
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Contra Costa County has a median price of $482 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.
Contra Costa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$482
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$346
Home daycare$288

Preschool

Center$381
Home daycare$320

School age

Center$429
Home daycare$264

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 Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
50 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#073408912
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Summary

5 visits since Dec 2021 · Last visit Jan 8, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jan 8, 2026Inspection
  2. Nov 20, 2024Inspection
  3. Nov 18, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Nov 2, 2023Inspection
  5. Dec 23, 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 Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga

Is Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 23, 2021.

Does Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (925) 376-1751 to ask.

What is Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga's phone number?

(925) 376-1751.

Where is Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga?

1455 Saint Marys Rd, Moraga, CA 94556.

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