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Parkside Montessori School

53 Norwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 070435.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$287

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About Parkside Montessori School

Parkside Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Montclair, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care and preschool.

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages two and a half to five
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio, teacher qualifications and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages two and a half to five
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeParents pack food. Extended care: Early 8:00 to 9:00 am and Late 3:00 to 3:30 pm extended care
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Parkside Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Essex County has a median price of $287 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.
Essex County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$296
Home daycare$186

Toddler

Center$287
Home daycare$186

Preschool

Center$287
Home daycare$174

School age

Center$143
Home daycare$150

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 Parkside Montessori School

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#07PAR0002
See the state's record

Inspections

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

New Jersey publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Parkside Montessori School

Is Parkside Montessori School licensed?

Yes. New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Parkside Montessori School have inspection violations?

New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Parkside Montessori School care for?

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

What are Parkside Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Parkside Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (973) 509-7379 to ask.

What is Parkside Montessori School's phone number?

(973) 509-7379.

Where is Parkside Montessori School?

53 Norwood Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07043. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint James Preschool Program, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).