Rising Star Preschool
9449 Winter Gardens Boulevard, Lakeside, CA
5.0· 1 review
Montessori East County Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- weekly, posted tuition
- $215
- year first licensed
- 2006
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About Montessori East County Preschool
Montessori East County Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lakeside, California. The state has licensed it since September 1, 2006, for up to 102 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists weekly tuition from $215 to $345.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Oct 2021, with 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ask the daycare
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Discounts | 10% OFF (the lesser tuition) for two or more children |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori East County Preschool lists weekly tuition from $215 to $345. 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 words | Price |
|---|---|
| 2 Days | $275 |
| 3 Days | $305 |
| 3 Days – Flexible | $295 |
| 3 Days – M/W/F | $285 |
| 3 Days – Set days | $215 |
| 4 Days | $305 |
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| 4 Days | $325 |
| 5 Days | $345 |
| Registration fee | $100 |
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Montessori East County Preschool
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Montessori East County Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Child care center
- Capacity
- 102 children
- First licensed
- 2006
- License number
- #376700140
Summary
8 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Jul 20, 2026
Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 4, as the state counts them
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- Jul 20, 2026Inspection
- Oct 6, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
- Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
- Mar 10, 2023Inspection
- Jan 31, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
- Oct 21, 2021Visit
- Oct 6, 2021Visit
- Oct 4, 2021Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori East County Preschool
Is Montessori East County Preschool licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 2006.
Does Montessori East County Preschool have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Montessori East County Preschool since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.
How many children can Montessori East County Preschool care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are Montessori East County Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori East County Preschool cost?
Weekly tuition from $215 to $345, as it lists it.
What is Montessori East County Preschool's phone number?
(619) 561-0902.
Where is Montessori East County Preschool?
9840 Maine Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori East County Preschool - Infant, under 0.1 miles away.