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Montessori Academy on The Ranch

74 Esencia Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 926944.5· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$394
year first licensed
2023
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About Montessori Academy on The Ranch

Montessori Academy on The Ranch is a licensed child care center in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. The state has licensed it since February 16, 2023, for up to 180 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Feb 2023, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
180 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

Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Academy on The Ranch 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 Montessori Academy on The Ranch

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Montessori Academy on The Ranch since Feb 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
180 children
First licensed
2023
License number
#304371613
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Summary

7 visits since Feb 2023 · Last visit Aug 28, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, 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. Aug 28, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection
  3. Jun 13, 2025Visit
  4. May 2, 2025Inspection
  5. Mar 24, 2025Visit
  6. Mar 22, 2024Inspection
  7. Feb 10, 2023Visit

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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Home daycareAccepts child care subsidy

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5.0· 27 reviews
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FAQ

Questions about Montessori Academy on The Ranch

Is Montessori Academy on The Ranch licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 16, 2023.

Does Montessori Academy on The Ranch have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Montessori Academy on The Ranch since Feb 2023. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Montessori Academy on The Ranch care for?

180, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori Academy on The Ranch's hours?

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

How much does Montessori Academy on The Ranch cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 234-6136 to ask.

What is Montessori Academy on The Ranch's phone number?

(949) 234-6136.

Where is Montessori Academy on The Ranch?

74 Esencia Drive, Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA-Esencia, 0.3 miles away.

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