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Serendipity Pre-School

1231 Seventh Street, Monterey, CA 939405.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
28
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$403
year first licensed
1993
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About Serendipity Pre-School

Serendipity Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Monterey, California. The state has licensed it since July 3, 1993, for up to 28 children.

It is open Monday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: pre-k.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Mar 2022, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

Preschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
28 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPre-K
CurriculumMacmillan's Whole Language Big Book Program
EnrichmentMusic, creative arts, science, history, social skills, literature, culinary arts, language, motor skills, mathematics
MoreFounded 1981
Licensed capacity28 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Serendipity Pre-School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Monterey County has a median price of $403 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Monterey County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$403
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$252
Home daycare$271

Preschool

Center$198
Home daycare$254

School age

Center$101
Home daycare$197

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 Serendipity Pre-School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Serendipity Pre-School since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
28 children
First licensed
1993
License number
#270704157
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Summary

5 visits since Mar 2022 · Last visit Aug 10, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, 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. Aug 10, 2026Inspection
  2. Oct 16, 2025Inspection
  3. Oct 15, 2024Inspection
  4. Jun 22, 2022Inspection
  5. Mar 2, 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 Serendipity Pre-School

Is Serendipity Pre-School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 3, 1993.

Does Serendipity Pre-School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Serendipity Pre-School since Mar 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Serendipity Pre-School care for?

28, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Serendipity Pre-School's hours?

Monday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM; Tuesday, 8:45 AM to 5:30 PM; Wednesday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Serendipity Pre-School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (831) 375-9743 to ask.

What is Serendipity Pre-School's phone number?

(831) 375-9743.

Where is Serendipity Pre-School?

1231 Seventh Street, Monterey, CA 93940. The nearest other daycare we list is Teddy Bear Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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