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Montessori Way

502 Ilinois Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
licensed capacity
35
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2026
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About Montessori Way

Montessori Way is a licensed child care center in San Jose, California. The state has licensed it since September 18, 2026, for up to 35 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit since Aug 2026, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 years to 6 years
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
35 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 years to 6 years
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentSpanish lesson every afternoon
Licensed capacity35 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Way 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Way

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Montessori Way since Aug 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
35 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#434418556
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Summary

1 visit since Aug 2026 · Last visit Aug 26, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, 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 26, 2026Visit

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 Way

Is Montessori Way licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 18, 2026.

Does Montessori Way have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Montessori Way since Aug 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Montessori Way care for?

35, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori Way's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Way cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 448-1499 to ask.

What is Montessori Way's phone number?

(408) 448-1499.

Where is Montessori Way?

502 Ilinois Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. The nearest other daycare we list is Estrella Family Services @ Gardner, 0.1 miles away.

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