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Palo Alto Montessori School

575 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 943065.0· 40 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
1994
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About Palo Alto Montessori School

Palo Alto Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Palo Alto, California. The state has licensed it since July 7, 1994, for up to 40 children.

It is open Monday to Tuesday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 7:35 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Aug 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:35 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsSummer camp
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentSpanish, gymnastics and ballet
StaffA.M.I. (Association Montessori International) trained teachers
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Palo Alto Montessori School 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 Palo Alto Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Palo Alto Montessori School since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
40 children
First licensed
1994
License number
#434400025
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Summary

4 visits since Aug 2022 · Last visit Nov 5, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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. Nov 5, 2025Inspection
  2. Aug 29, 2024Inspection
  3. Jul 12, 2023Inspection
  4. Aug 15, 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 Palo Alto Montessori School

Is Palo Alto Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 7, 1994.

Does Palo Alto Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Palo Alto Montessori School since Aug 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Palo Alto Montessori School care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palo Alto Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Tuesday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday, 7:35 AM to 5:30 PM; Thursday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Palo Alto Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 493-5930 to ask.

What is Palo Alto Montessori School's phone number?

(650) 493-5930.

Where is Palo Alto Montessori School?

575 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306. The nearest other daycare we list is Palo Alto Preschool Bilingual Montessori, 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).