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Montessori Academy of West Covina

1030 E. Merced Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790
licensed capacity
159
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2004
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About Montessori Academy of West Covina

Montessori Academy of West Covina is a licensed child care center in West Covina, California. The state has licensed it since November 23, 2004, for up to 159 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 18 visits since Feb 2022, with 4 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

InfantsMontessoriSummer campMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyNAEYC accredited

Ages served: infants

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 2 to 6
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
159 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 2 to 6
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: $50 fee charged for children who are not potty trained. Extended care: Extended day care for working parents
Assistance it acceptsIncome qualified free child care
Discounts5% discount for second child, 10% discount for third child
AccreditationNAEYC accredited
Licensed capacity159 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Academy of West Covina 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 Montessori Academy of West Covina

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 18 visits to Montessori Academy of West Covina since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 4 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
159 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2004
License number
#198010716
Also at this site
Facility #198010717: Infant center
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Summary

18 visits since Feb 2022 · Last visit May 20, 2026

Type A citations 4 · 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, 2026VisitFacility #198010716
  2. Apr 2, 2026VisitFacility #198010716
  3. Oct 22, 2025InspectionFacility #198010717
  4. Oct 22, 2025InspectionFacility #198010716
  5. Oct 7, 2025VisitFacility #198010716
  6. Jun 16, 2025VisitFacility #198010716
  7. Feb 10, 2025VisitFacility #198010716
  8. Feb 10, 2025VisitFacility #198010716
  9. Dec 5, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #198010716Type A 2 · Type B 0
  10. Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #198010716Type A 0 · Type B 1
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Aug 8, 2024VisitFacility #198010716Type A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Aug 3, 2023VisitFacility #198010716Type A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Jul 14, 2023Complaint investigationFacility #198010716Type A 1 · Type B 0
  4. Apr 20, 2023Complaint investigationFacility #198010716Type A 1 · Type B 0
  5. Mar 21, 2023Complaint investigationFacility #198010716Type A 0 · Type B 1
  6. Feb 23, 2023InspectionFacility #198010717
  7. Feb 3, 2023InspectionFacility #198010716
  8. Feb 3, 2022VisitFacility #198010716

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 Montessori Academy of West Covina

Is Montessori Academy of West Covina licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 23, 2004.

Does Montessori Academy of West Covina have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 18 visits to Montessori Academy of West Covina since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 4 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori Academy of West Covina care for?

159, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants.

What are Montessori Academy of West Covina's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Academy of West Covina cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (626) 917-0767 to ask.

What is Montessori Academy of West Covina's phone number?

(626) 917-0767.

Where is Montessori Academy of West Covina?

1030 E. Merced Avenue, West Covina, CA 91790. The nearest other daycare we list is Options for Learning - Cameron, 0.6 miles away.

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