Pine Top Montessori Academy (PS)
5723 Pony Express Court, Pollock Pines, CA
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Pleasant Valley Play Garden is a licensed child care center in Placerville, California. The state has licensed it since September 23, 2022, for up to 24 children.
It is open Monday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. It describes a Play-based, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approach. It lists monthly tuition from $387 to $1,290.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Sep 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Ages 2-entering first grade |
|---|---|
| Approach | Play-based, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Pleasant Valley Play Garden lists monthly tuition from $387 to $1,290. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in El Dorado County has a median price of $450 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Day program, Monday-Friday | $1,290 |
| Full Day program, Monday/Wednesday/Friday | $775 |
| Full Day program, Tuesday/Thursday | $516 |
| Morning program, Monday-Friday | $965 |
| Morning program, Monday/Wednesday/Friday | $580 |
| Morning program, Tuesday/Thursday | $387 |
State record
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Pleasant Valley Play Garden since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.
6 visits since Sep 2022 · Last visit Apr 20, 2026
Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them
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FAQ
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 23, 2022.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Pleasant Valley Play Garden since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.
24, the licensed capacity on the state record.
Monday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM; Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $387 to $1,290, as it lists it.
(530) 295-0261.
4520 Pleasant Valley Road, Placerville, CA 95667. The nearest other daycare we list is Camino Head Start/State Preschool, 3.5 miles away.