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Montessori Kids Universe of Chester

395 Route 24, Chester, NJ 079305.0· 32 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$327

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About Montessori Kids Universe of Chester

Montessori Kids Universe of Chester is a licensed child care center in Chester, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infants through kindergarten
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentYoga, music, language, gardening
StaffMontessori-certified teachers/guides
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Kids Universe of Chester has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Morris County has a median price of $327 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.
Morris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$327
Home daycare$213

Toddler

Center$320
Home daycare$217

Preschool

Center$320
Home daycare$203

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$182

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 Kids Universe of Chester

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#CCC119774
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Montessori Kids Universe of Chester

Is Montessori Kids Universe of Chester licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Montessori Kids Universe of Chester have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Montessori Kids Universe of Chester care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Montessori Kids Universe of Chester's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Kids Universe of Chester cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (732) 261-7603 to ask.

What is Montessori Kids Universe of Chester's phone number?

(732) 261-7603.

Where is Montessori Kids Universe of Chester?

395 Route 24, Chester, NJ 07930. The nearest other daycare we list is All American Kids Club, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).