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Scotch Plains Montessori

1577 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 070764.9· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
55
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$296

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About Scotch Plains Montessori

Scotch Plains Montessori is a licensed child care center in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. It is licensed by the state, for up to 55 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

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.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals provided

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 4 months to six years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
55 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 months to six years of age
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffWell trained and experienced in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity55 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Scotch Plains Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Union County has a median price of $296 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.
Union County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$299
Home daycare$194

Toddler

Center$296
Home daycare$197

Preschool

Center$296
Home daycare$185

School age

Center$140
Home daycare$168

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 Scotch Plains Montessori

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
55 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#080800230
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 Scotch Plains Montessori

Is Scotch Plains Montessori licensed?

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

Does Scotch Plains Montessori 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 Scotch Plains Montessori care for?

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

What are Scotch Plains Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Scotch Plains Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (908) 322-4399 to ask.

What is Scotch Plains Montessori's phone number?

(908) 322-4399.

Where is Scotch Plains Montessori?

1577 East 2nd Street, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Toes Daycare and Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

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