Child care center

Montessori Children's School House

24601 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 926305.0· 8 reviews

licensed capacity: 52
open each week: 5 days
a week, county median: $394
year first licensed: 2026

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About

About Montessori Children's School House

Montessori Children's School House is a licensed child care center in Lake Forest, California. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2026, for up to 52 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits since Feb 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

InfantsMontessoriAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants

6 wk

6 mo

12 yr

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 months to 6 years

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Type: Child care center
Ages: Infants
Hours today: Closed today
Licensed capacity: 52 children

Hours

Monday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday	Not listed
SundayToday	Not listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages	InfantsFrom the state license. It lists: 6 months to 6 years
Approach	Montessori
Daily life	Potty training: Supportive of potty training
Safety	Outdoor playground
Assistance it accepts	Children's Home Society and Family Support Program of Department of Education
More	Founded 1994
Licensed capacity	52 childrenFrom the state license

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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Children's School House 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 Children's School House

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 7 visits to Montessori Children's School House since Feb 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status: Licensed and operating
License type: Child care center
Capacity: 52 children
Ages: Infants
First licensed: 2026
License number: #304371123
Also at this site: Facility #304371188: Infant center

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Summary

7 visits since Feb 2022 · Last visit May 14, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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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May 14, 2026InspectionFacility #304371123
May 14, 2026InspectionFacility #304371188
Jun 11, 2025InspectionFacility #304371188
Jun 4, 2025InspectionFacility #304371123
May 26, 2023InspectionFacility #304371123
May 26, 2023InspectionFacility #304371188
Feb 22, 2022InspectionFacility #304371188

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 Children's School House

Is Montessori Children's School House licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2026.

Does Montessori Children's School House have inspection violations?

How many children can Montessori Children's School House care for?

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

What are Montessori Children's School House's hours?

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

How much does Montessori Children's School House cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (949) 380-0252 to ask.

What is Montessori Children's School House's phone number?

(949) 380-0252.

Where is Montessori Children's School House?

24601 Raymond Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630. The nearest other daycare we list is The Red Apple 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).