Skip to content
Child care center 

Montessori School of Modesto

3501 San Clemente Ave., Modesto, CA 95356
licensed capacity
140
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$650
year first licensed
1997

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Montessori School of Modesto

Montessori School of Modesto is a licensed child care center in Modesto, California. The state has licensed it since September 24, 1997, for up to 140 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with drop-in care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $650 to $1,095.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Nov 2021, with 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

MontessoriSummer campSecure entryPosts tuition
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Age of two through kindergarten
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
140 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
Hours it lists: “Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAge of two through kindergarten
ProgramsDrop-in care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentMusic and Movements, Aesop's Fables, Spanish, Composer, Artist of the Month
Class sizeGroup as large as 36 students
StaffState-required units in Early Childhood Education, CPR and First Aid Training, Mandated Reporter Training, Criminal Background Checked
SafetyExternal security cameras, access code entry, emergency disaster plan, Outdoor playground
DiscountsSibling Discount: 10% (tuition only)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1997
Licensed capacity140 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori School of Modesto lists monthly tuition from $650 to $1,095. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Stanislaus County has a median price of $316 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Daycare Program monthly installment$1,095
Extended Day Program monthly installment$890
Half Day Program monthly installment$650
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Daycare Program 7am-6pm$10,950
Extended Day Program 9am-3pm or 12pm-6pm$8,900
Half Day Program 9am-12pm or 12:30pm-3:30pm$6,500
Application Fee for new enrollment (non-refundable)$125
Day Care by the hour$12 an hour
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Stanislaus County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$316
Home daycare$304

Toddler

Center$218
Home daycare$258

Preschool

Center$171
Home daycare$242

School age

Center$84
Home daycare$195

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 Modesto

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Montessori School of Modesto since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
140 children
First licensed
1997
License number
#503603196
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits since Nov 2021 · Last visit Oct 22, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 3, 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 6 visits
  1. Oct 22, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 29, 2025Visit
  3. Oct 1, 2024Inspection
  4. May 10, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Mar 7, 2023Visit
  6. Nov 29, 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Montessori School of Modesto

FAQ

Questions about Montessori School of Modesto

Is Montessori School of Modesto licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 1997.

Does Montessori School of Modesto have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Montessori School of Modesto since Nov 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Montessori School of Modesto care for?

140, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori School of Modesto's hours?

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

How much does Montessori School of Modesto cost?

Monthly tuition from $650 to $1,095, as it lists it.

What is Montessori School of Modesto's phone number?

(209) 567-1115.

Where is Montessori School of Modesto?

3501 San Clemente Ave., Modesto, CA 95356. The nearest other daycare we list is Chrysler Head Start, 0.9 miles away.

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