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Heritage Montessori School

934 Heritage Drive, Ridgecrest, CA 935555.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$353
year first licensed
2021
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About Heritage Montessori School

Heritage Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Ridgecrest, California. The state has licensed it since July 30, 2021, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 18 visits since Jun 2023, with 1 Type A and 9 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday - Friday: 6:45am - 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffWell-educated and Montessori certified
DiscountsMilitary and Sibling Discount
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Heritage Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Kern County has a median price of $353 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Kern County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$353
Home daycare$238

Toddler

Center$206
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$191

School age

Center$91
Home daycare$174

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 Heritage Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 18 visits to Heritage Montessori School since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
90 children
First licensed
2021
License number
#157750003
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Summary

18 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Sep 24, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 9, 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. Sep 24, 2025Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection
  3. Sep 18, 2025Visit
  4. Sep 18, 2025Visit
  5. Aug 13, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Aug 1, 2025Visit
  7. Jul 2, 2025Visit
  8. Jul 2, 2025Visit
  9. May 22, 2025Visit
  10. May 22, 2025Visit
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 4
  2. Apr 22, 2025Visit
  3. Apr 9, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Nov 26, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Oct 2, 2024Inspection
  6. May 1, 2024Visit
  7. Mar 28, 2024Visit
  8. Jun 1, 2023Inspection

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 Heritage Montessori School

Is Heritage Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 30, 2021.

Does Heritage Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 18 visits to Heritage Montessori School since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 9 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Heritage Montessori School care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Heritage Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Heritage Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 446-7459 to ask.

What is Heritage Montessori School's phone number?

(760) 446-7459.

Where is Heritage Montessori School?

934 Heritage Drive, Ridgecrest, CA 93555. The nearest other daycare we list is Oasis Child Development Center, 0.3 miles away.

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