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Palos Verdes Montessori Academy

28451 Indian Peak Road, Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA 902744.8· 24 reviews
licensed capacity
98
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2015

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About Palos Verdes Montessori Academy

Palos Verdes Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Ranchos Palos Verdes, California. The state has licensed it since August 4, 2015, for up to 98 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits since Oct 2021, with 5 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSummer campSTEM / STEAM
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
98 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, STEM / STEAM
DiscountsPay for 12 weeks and get the 13th week free
Licensed capacity98 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Palos Verdes Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 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.
Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 Palos Verdes Montessori Academy

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits to Palos Verdes Montessori Academy since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 5 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
98 children
First licensed
2015
License number
#197419681
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Summary

17 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Aug 8, 2025

Type A citations 5 · 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 8, 2025Visit
  2. Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  3. May 1, 2025Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  4. Dec 18, 2024Inspection
  5. Sep 24, 2024VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Sep 12, 2024Visit
  7. Jun 20, 2024Inspection
  8. Mar 19, 2024Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  9. Nov 6, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  10. Mar 17, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Mar 2, 2023Inspection
  2. Jan 5, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Dec 13, 2022Visit
  4. Dec 12, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  5. Dec 12, 2022Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  6. May 23, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  7. Oct 27, 2021Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0

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 Palos Verdes Montessori Academy

Is Palos Verdes Montessori Academy licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 4, 2015.

Does Palos Verdes Montessori Academy have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 17 visits to Palos Verdes Montessori Academy since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 5 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Palos Verdes Montessori Academy care for?

98, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Palos Verdes Montessori Academy's hours?

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

How much does Palos Verdes Montessori Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 541-2405 to ask.

What is Palos Verdes Montessori Academy's phone number?

(310) 541-2405.

Where is Palos Verdes Montessori Academy?

28451 Indian Peak Road, Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA 90274.

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