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Montana Preschool

2621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 904024.8· 56 reviews
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2024
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About

About Montana Preschool

Montana Preschool is a licensed child care center in Santa Monica, California. The state has licensed it since January 16, 2024, for up to 65 children.

It is open Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits since Jan 2024, with 3 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months through 5 years
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months through 5 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
EnrichmentMusic, Dance, Tennis, Theater, Soccer, Gymnastics, Yoga, Private Piano
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
MoreFounded 2006
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montana Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 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.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 Montana Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to Montana Preschool since Jan 2024. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
65 children
First licensed
2024
License number
#197495321
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits since Jan 2024 · Last visit Jul 29, 2026

Type A citations 3 · Type B citations 3, 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. Jul 29, 2026Visit
  2. Feb 23, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 2
  3. Feb 6, 2026Visit
  4. Jan 23, 2026Visit
  5. Jul 22, 2025Visit
  6. Oct 22, 2024Complaint investigationType A 3 · Type B 0
  7. Oct 8, 2024Visit
  8. Aug 9, 2024Visit
  9. Jan 3, 2024Visit

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 Montana Preschool

Is Montana Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 16, 2024.

Does Montana Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 9 visits to Montana Preschool since Jan 2024. Its published counts show 3 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montana Preschool care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montana Preschool's hours?

Monday to Wednesday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montana Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 663-2169 to ask.

What is Montana Preschool's phone number?

(310) 663-2169.

Where is Montana Preschool?

2621 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90402.

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