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Scripps Montessori School

9939 Old Grove Road, San Diego, CA 92131
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1980
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About Scripps Montessori School

Scripps Montessori School is a licensed child care center in San Diego, California. The state has licensed it since July 15, 1980, for up to 122 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Jul 2022, with 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 1973
Licensed capacity122 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Scripps Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

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 Scripps Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Scripps Montessori School since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
122 children
First licensed
1980
License number
#372001839
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Summary

5 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit Apr 16, 2026

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 3, 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. Apr 16, 2026Visit
  2. Mar 6, 2025Visit
  3. Mar 6, 2025Inspection
  4. Jan 27, 2025Visit
  5. Jul 8, 2022Inspection

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 Scripps Montessori School

Is Scripps Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 15, 1980.

Does Scripps Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Scripps Montessori School since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Scripps Montessori School care for?

122, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Scripps Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Scripps Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (858) 566-3632 to ask.

What is Scripps Montessori School's phone number?

(858) 566-3632.

Where is Scripps Montessori School?

9939 Old Grove Road, San Diego, CA 92131. The nearest other daycare we list is Early Learners Children's 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).