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Mountaintop Montessori

440 Pinnacle Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911
licensed capacity
165
open each week
5 days
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About Mountaintop Montessori

Mountaintop Montessori is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Toddler 18 – 36 months through Middle School 12 - 14 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
165 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddler 18 – 36 months through Middle School 12 - 14 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffCertified Montessori Teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationOther accreditation (dual accredited (bodies not named))
Licensed capacity165 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mountaintop Montessori has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mountaintop Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
165 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#723890
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 7 visits

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

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. Sep 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on review of medication, the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Evidence: 1. Child 2M had a prescription emergency medication, Albuterol, at the center. The medication authorization form signed by the parent, was only current for 10 business days, and expired on August 30, 2022. The medication had not been administered.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on review of medication, the center failed to ensure that medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Nine children's emergency medications were reviewed, but none were kept in a locked place.”
  10. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Mountaintop Montessori

Is Mountaintop Montessori licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Mountaintop Montessori last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mountaintop Montessori had rules cited by the state?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. 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 Mountaintop Montessori care for?

165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Mountaintop Montessori accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mountaintop Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mountaintop Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 979-8886 to ask.

What is Mountaintop Montessori's phone number?

(434) 979-8886.

Where is Mountaintop Montessori?

440 Pinnacle Place, Charlottesville, VA 22911. The nearest other daycare we list is The Frost Montessori School of Albemarle, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).