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Montessori Explorer

271 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
licensed capacity
47
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2008
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About

About Montessori Explorer

Montessori Explorer is a licensed child care center in Chula Vista, California. The state has licensed it since September 10, 2008, for up to 47 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Sep 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

InfantsMontessori
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Type
Child care center
Ages
6 months to 12 years old
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages6 months to 12 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffCPR/First Aid Training for all staff
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Explorer 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 Explorer

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori Explorer since Sep 2021. 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
47 children
First licensed
2008
License number
#376700503
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Summary

5 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Sep 9, 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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  1. Sep 9, 2026Inspection
  2. Sep 11, 2025Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 1
  3. Sep 4, 2025Inspection
  4. Aug 2, 2023Inspection
  5. Sep 13, 2021Inspection

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 Explorer

Is Montessori Explorer licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 10, 2008.

Does Montessori Explorer have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori Explorer since Sep 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Montessori Explorer care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori Explorer's hours?

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

How much does Montessori Explorer cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 425-3300 to ask.

What is Montessori Explorer's phone number?

(619) 425-3300.

Where is Montessori Explorer?

271 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Universe Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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