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Montessori by the Sea

743 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 920375.0· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2022

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About

About Montessori by the Sea

Montessori by the Sea is a licensed child care center in La Jolla, California. The state has licensed it since August 8, 2022, for up to 20 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Jul 2022, with 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations.

InfantsMontessoriSummer campBilingual program
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infant through 6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfant through 6
ProgramsInfant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English/Spanish), Montessori
Staff-to-child ratioLow student to teacher ratio (5:1)
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended Care Available, 7:30am-5:30pm at Mt. Soledad campus only
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori by the Sea has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 by the Sea

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Montessori by the Sea since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
20 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#376105099
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Summary

3 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit Jul 24, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 7, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 24, 2026Visit
  2. Feb 6, 2025Inspection
  3. Jul 27, 2022Visit

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 by the Sea

Is Montessori by the Sea licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 8, 2022.

Does Montessori by the Sea have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Montessori by the Sea since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 7 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori by the Sea care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori by the Sea's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori by the Sea cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (858) 922-6714 to ask.

What is Montessori by the Sea's phone number?

(858) 922-6714.

Where is Montessori by the Sea?

743 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037. The nearest other daycare we list is La Jolla Presbyterian Church Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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