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Little Garden Montessori

8 South Cross Road, Lagrangeville, NY 125405.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$350
year first licensed
2021
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About

About Little Garden Montessori

Little Garden Montessori is a licensed child care center in Lagrangeville, New York. The state has licensed it since March 17, 2021, for up to 30 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists monthly tuition of $350.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8AM - 6PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in / hourly care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeParents pack food; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Garden Montessori lists monthly tuition of $350. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Dutchess County has a median price of $254 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Monthly (After School Program)$350
Drop in Day (After School Program)$42 a day
Weekly (After School Program)$90 a week
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Dutchess County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$285
Home daycare$230

Toddler

Center$275
Home daycare$211

Preschool

Center$254
Home daycare$200

School age

Center$225
Home daycare$200

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 Little Garden Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
2021
License number
#868403
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 12 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Records and paperwork 2

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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. Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(g) The use of pools that have not received a Department of Health permit to operate, spa pools and all fill-and-drain wading pools are prohibited.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  7. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

  10. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(h) The director or a designated qualified staff member must conduct monthly inspections of the premises to observe possible fire or safety hazards. Any such hazard must be corrected immediately.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children.

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Little Garden Montessori

Is Little Garden Montessori licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed March 17, 2021.

When was Little Garden Montessori last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Garden Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 12 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. 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 Little Garden Montessori care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are Little Garden Montessori's hours?

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

How much does Little Garden Montessori cost?

Monthly tuition of $350, as it lists it.

What is Little Garden Montessori's phone number?

(845) 219-9951.

Where is Little Garden Montessori?

8 South Cross Road, Lagrangeville, NY 12540. The nearest other daycare we list is Healthy Kids Extended Day Program, 1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).