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Irvine Montessori School

17575 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 926144.4· 28 reviews
licensed capacity
197
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2009
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About

About Irvine Montessori School

Irvine Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Irvine, California. The state has licensed it since April 21, 2009, for up to 197 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Jul 2022, with 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months through 6 years
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
197 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months through 6 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity197 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Irvine Montessori School 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 Irvine Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Irvine Montessori School since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
197 children
First licensed
2009
License number
#304370495
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Summary

8 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit May 20, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 4, 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 20, 2025Inspection
  2. Jun 26, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  3. Jun 21, 2024Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  4. Mar 5, 2024Visit
  5. Aug 21, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. May 5, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  7. Apr 25, 2023Inspection
  8. Jul 28, 2022Visit

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 Irvine Montessori School

Is Irvine Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 21, 2009.

Does Irvine Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Irvine Montessori School since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Irvine Montessori School care for?

197, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Irvine Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Irvine Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 752-7217 to ask.

What is Irvine Montessori School's phone number?

(949) 752-7217.

Where is Irvine Montessori School?

17575 Cartwright Road, Irvine, CA 92614. The nearest other daycare we list is Marco Polo Children's School, 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).