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Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center

980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940
licensed capacity
96
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$403
year first licensed
1994
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About Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center

Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Monterey, California. The state has licensed it since December 7, 1994, for up to 96 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Nov 2021, with 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
96 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity96 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monterey County has a median price of $403 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Monterey County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$403
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$252
Home daycare$271

Preschool

Center$198
Home daycare$254

School age

Center$101
Home daycare$197

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 Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
96 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#270703733
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Summary

6 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Oct 22, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 6, as the state counts them

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  1. Oct 22, 2025Inspection
  2. Sep 20, 2024Inspection
  3. Feb 23, 2023Visit
  4. Oct 27, 2022Inspection
  5. Sep 28, 2022Visit
  6. Nov 10, 2021Inspection

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 Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center

Is Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 7, 1994.

Does Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center care for?

96, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (831) 646-4066 to ask.

What is Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center's phone number?

(831) 646-4066.

Where is Monterey Peninsula College Children's Center?

980 Fremont Street, Monterey, CA 93940. The nearest other daycare we list is Serendipity Pre-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).