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Montessori School of Los Altos

303 Parkside Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2008
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About Montessori School of Los Altos

Montessori School of Los Altos is a licensed child care center in Palo Alto, California. The state has licensed it since February 22, 2008, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Mar 2022, with 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2.5 to 5.5
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2.5 to 5.5
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and summer camp
ApproachMontessori
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori School of Los Altos has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Santa Clara County has a median price of $527 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Santa Clara County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$527
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$373
Home daycare$313

Preschool

Center$410
Home daycare$347

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$287

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 Los Altos

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori School of Los Altos since Mar 2022. 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
48 children
First licensed
2008
License number
#434408892
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Summary

5 visits since Mar 2022 · Last visit Aug 5, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 4, 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. Aug 5, 2026Inspection
  2. Mar 28, 2025Inspection
  3. Jan 17, 2024Inspection
  4. Feb 1, 2023Inspection
  5. Mar 4, 2022Inspection

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 School of Los Altos

Is Montessori School of Los Altos licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 22, 2008.

Does Montessori School of Los Altos have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori School of Los Altos since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 4 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori School of Los Altos care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori School of Los Altos' hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori School of Los Altos cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 493-7200 to ask.

What is Montessori School of Los Altos' phone number?

(650) 493-7200.

Where is Montessori School of Los Altos?

303 Parkside Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The nearest other daycare we list is Hoover Kids' Club, 0.3 miles away.

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