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Montessori School of Florence

510 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501
licensed capacity
169
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$199
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About Montessori School of Florence

Montessori School of Florence is a licensed child care center in Florence, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 169 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
169 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffMontessori-certified teacher
Licensed capacity169 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori School of Florence has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Florence County has a median price of $199 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.
Florence County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$138

Preschool

Center$181
Home daycare$133

School age

Center$138
Home daycare$89

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 School of Florence

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
169 children
License number
#17227
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Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 19, 2025: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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. Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 2, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh severity

      63-13-40 Background checks for employment

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Montessori School of Florence

Is Montessori School of Florence licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Montessori School of Florence last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on December 19, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori School of Florence had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Montessori School of Florence care for?

169, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori School of Florence's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori School of Florence cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (843) 629-2920 to ask.

What is Montessori School of Florence's phone number?

(843) 629-2920.

Where is Montessori School of Florence?

510 West Palmetto Street, Florence, SC 29501. The nearest other daycare we list is Central United Methodist Church Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).