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Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten

930 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813
licensed capacity
94
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2005
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About Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten

Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten is a licensed child care center in Long Beach, California. The state has licensed it since December 20, 2005, for up to 94 children, serving infants.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits since Dec 2021, with 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-school

Ages served: infants

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
94 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfantsFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, Play-based
EnrichmentMusic, dance, and sports
Licensed capacity94 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 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.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits to Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
94 children
Ages
Infants
First licensed
2005
License number
#198011975
Also at this site
Facility #198011974: Infant center
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Summary

17 visits since Dec 2021 · Last visit Jul 24, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 6, 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. Jul 24, 2026VisitFacility #198011975Type A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jul 22, 2026VisitFacility #198011975
  3. Jun 25, 2026VisitFacility #198011975
  4. Dec 1, 2025InspectionFacility #198011974
  5. Dec 1, 2025InspectionFacility #198011975
  6. Aug 1, 2025VisitFacility #198011975Type A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Jun 12, 2025VisitFacility #198011975
  8. May 12, 2025Complaint investigationFacility #198011975Type A 0 · Type B 1
  9. Dec 17, 2024InspectionFacility #198011975
  10. Dec 17, 2024InspectionFacility #198011974
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 12, 2024VisitFacility #198011974Type A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jan 25, 2024Complaint investigationFacility #198011974Type A 0 · Type B 2
  3. Jul 14, 2023VisitFacility #198011975Type A 0 · Type B 0
  4. Dec 2, 2022InspectionFacility #198011974
  5. Dec 2, 2022InspectionFacility #198011975
  6. Dec 21, 2021VisitFacility #198011975Type A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Dec 2, 2021InspectionFacility #198011975

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 on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten

Is Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 20, 2005.

Does Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits to Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten since Dec 2021. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 6 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten care for?

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

What are Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten's hours?

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

How much does Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (562) 570-8080 to ask.

What is Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten's phone number?

(562) 570-8080.

Where is Montessori on Elm Preschool + Kindergarten?

930 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813. The nearest other daycare we list is The YMCA Downtown Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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