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Montessori Achievement Center

10435 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 919784.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
42
open each week
5 days
weekly, posted tuition
$195
year first licensed
1997
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About Montessori Achievement Center

Montessori Achievement Center is a licensed child care center in Spring Valley, California. The state has licensed it since December 29, 1997, for up to 42 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care. It lists weekly tuition from $195 to $300.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Aug 2022, with 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2–6 Years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
42 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “8:30 AM – 1:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2–6 Years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Montessori
StaffCertified Montessori educators
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended care is available before and after school hours for $9.50 an hour
Discounts15% sibling discount
MoreFounded 1984
Licensed capacity42 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Achievement Center lists weekly tuition from $195 to $300. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
3-Day Week$195
4-Day Week$250
5-Day Week$300
3 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

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 Achievement Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori Achievement Center since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
42 children
First licensed
1997
License number
#376600356
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Summary

5 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Sep 24, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 5, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 24, 2026Inspection
  2. Oct 21, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Sep 12, 2025Inspection
  4. Jul 30, 2025Visit
  5. Aug 15, 2022Inspection

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 Achievement Center

Is Montessori Achievement Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 29, 1997.

Does Montessori Achievement Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori Achievement Center since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 5 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori Achievement Center care for?

42, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori Achievement Center's hours?

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

How much does Montessori Achievement Center cost?

Weekly tuition from $195 to $300, as it lists it.

What is Montessori Achievement Center's phone number?

(619) 442-2552.

Where is Montessori Achievement Center?

10435 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91978. The nearest other daycare we list is Aka Head Start - Casa De Oro, 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).