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San Jose Montessori

979 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$527
year first licensed
2020
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About San Jose Montessori

San Jose Montessori is a licensed child care center in San Jose, California. The state has licensed it since January 31, 2020, for up to 48 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with part-time care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Oct 2021, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
3 to 6 years old; enrollment can start at 2 years 9 months
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:45 AM - 4:15 PM during the school year”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages3 to 6 years old; enrollment can start at 2 years 9 months
ProgramsPart-time care and summer camp
ApproachMontessori
Class size48 children divided between 2 classrooms
StaffHead Teacher and Assistant Teacher both certified by AMI
Daily lifePotty training: Does not require independent toileting but limits number of children in cloth trainers. Extended care: Extended care option until 4:15 PM, limited to 12 children
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

San Jose Montessori 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 San Jose Montessori

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to San Jose Montessori since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
48 children
First licensed
2020
License number
#434416410
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Summary

4 visits since Oct 2021 · Last visit Sep 11, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 11, 2025Inspection
  2. Jan 17, 2023Inspection
  3. Oct 1, 2021Inspection
  4. Oct 1, 2021Visit

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 San Jose Montessori

Is San Jose Montessori licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 31, 2020.

Does San Jose Montessori have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to San Jose Montessori since Oct 2021. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can San Jose Montessori care for?

48, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are San Jose Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does San Jose Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (408) 377-9888 to ask.

What is San Jose Montessori's phone number?

(408) 377-9888.

Where is San Jose Montessori?

979 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126. The nearest other daycare we list is Willow Glen Academy, 0.5 miles away.

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