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Montessori de Terra Linda

610 Del Ganado, San Rafael, CA 949035.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
daily, posted tuition
$19.50
year first licensed
1996
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About Montessori de Terra Linda

Montessori de Terra Linda is a licensed child care center in San Rafael, California. The state has licensed it since October 24, 1996, for up to 90 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care and preschool. It lists daily tuition of $19.50.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Aug 2022, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 years through 6th Grade
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 years through 6th Grade
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, drop-in / hourly care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeExtended care: Until 5:00pm
Discounts3% discount for paying annually
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori de Terra Linda lists daily tuition of $19.50. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marin County has a median price of $548 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Before School Care, starting at 7:30 a.m.$19.50
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
8:20am-3:15pm$31,400
8:30am-12:00pm$22,130
Extended Day Program, Until 5:00pm$5,145
Full-Day Session, 8:45am-3:00pm$30,185
Morning Session, 8:45am-12:00pm$23,380
After School Care, until 5:00 p.m.$19.50 an hour
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Marin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$548
Home daycare$392

Toddler

Center$394
Home daycare$367

Preschool

Center$433
Home daycare$407

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$399

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 de Terra Linda

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Montessori de Terra Linda since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
90 children
First licensed
1996
License number
#213001370
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Summary

6 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Dec 3, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. Dec 3, 2025Visit
  2. Nov 3, 2025Inspection
  3. Nov 6, 2024Inspection
  4. Oct 23, 2024Visit
  5. Jan 4, 2024Inspection
  6. Aug 30, 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 de Terra Linda

Is Montessori de Terra Linda licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 24, 1996.

Does Montessori de Terra Linda have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Montessori de Terra Linda since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori de Terra Linda care for?

90, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori de Terra Linda's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori de Terra Linda cost?

Daily tuition of $19.50, as it lists it.

What is Montessori de Terra Linda's phone number?

(415) 479-7373.

Where is Montessori de Terra Linda?

610 Del Ganado, San Rafael, CA 94903. The nearest other daycare we list is Santa Margarita Child Care Center, 0.5 miles away.

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