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Sharmila Montessori House of Children

3300 Alpine Road, Unit B, Portola Valley, CA 940285.0· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2022
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About Sharmila Montessori House of Children

Sharmila Montessori House of Children is a licensed child care center in Portola Valley, California. The state has licensed it since October 17, 2022, for up to 61 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Oct 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratioToddler Program 1:6
StaffFully qualified to teach in the State of California and dedicated to the Montessori philosophy
Daily lifePotty training: Developing toileting independence
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sharmila Montessori House of Children has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $555 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

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 Sharmila Montessori House of Children

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Sharmila Montessori House of Children since Oct 2022. 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
61 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#414004942
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Summary

4 visits since Oct 2022 · Last visit Nov 3, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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. Nov 3, 2025Inspection
  2. Nov 16, 2023Visit
  3. Sep 27, 2023Inspection
  4. Oct 17, 2022Visit

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 Sharmila Montessori House of Children

Is Sharmila Montessori House of Children licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 17, 2022.

Does Sharmila Montessori House of Children have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Sharmila Montessori House of Children since Oct 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Sharmila Montessori House of Children care for?

61, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Sharmila Montessori House of Children's hours?

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

How much does Sharmila Montessori House of Children cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 362-3320 to ask.

What is Sharmila Montessori House of Children's phone number?

(650) 362-3320.

Where is Sharmila Montessori House of Children?

3300 Alpine Road, Unit B, Portola Valley, CA 94028. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodland School, 0.4 miles away.

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