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Hermosa Montessori School

12051 East Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85749
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$250
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About Hermosa Montessori School

Hermosa Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Tucson, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachMontessori
MoreFounded 1978
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Hermosa Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pima County has a median price of $250 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.
Pima County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$250
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$183
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$171
Home daycare$175

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 Hermosa Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CDC-3179
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

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 12, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: During the inspection of the outdoor activity area, the Compliance Officer measured the sand at 2.0 inches under the dome climber and the swings, and 3.5 inches under the hanging bars and slide.”
  2. Aug 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      AAC R9-5-309.C. C. A licensee shall maintain on facility premises: 1. A current fire inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the fire inspection report; and 2. If there are gas pipes that run from a gas meter to an appliance or location on the facility premises, a current gas inspection report including documentation of any repairs or corrections required by the gas inspection report.

      “Findings: Compliance Officer 2 reviewed the fire inspection dated 08/14/2024 that showed there was a “fail” status and that there were three violations with no documentation of corrections.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.D. D. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area: 1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “Findings: During the inspection of the outdoor activity area, the Compliance Officer observed that the sand measured at 1.0 inches under the dome climber and 2.0 inches under the monkey bars and slide.”
  3. Aug 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.E. E. A licensee shall ensure that the following is provided and maintained within the fall zones of swings and climbing equipment in an outdoor activity area:1. A shock-absorbing unitary surfacing material manufactured for such use in outdoor activity areas; or 2. A minimum depth of 6 inches of a non-hazardous, resilient material such as fine loose sand or wood chips.

      “During the inspection of the playground area, Compliance Officer 1 measured the sand at 2.0 inches under the monkey bars, and 1.0 inches the small metal slide and swings.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Hermosa Montessori School

Is Hermosa Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Hermosa Montessori School last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hermosa Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Hermosa Montessori School care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Hermosa Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hermosa Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (520) 749-5518 to ask.

What is Hermosa Montessori School's phone number?

(520) 749-5518.

Where is Hermosa Montessori School?

12051 East Fort Lowell, Tucson, AZ 85749. The nearest other daycare we list is T.V.U.S.D.#13 - Tanque Verde Community Preschool, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).