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Shining Mountains Montessori School

343 US Highway 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$372

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About Shining Mountains Montessori School

Shining Mountains Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Buena Vista, Colorado. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

MontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Shining Mountains Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Chaffee County has a median price of $372 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.
Chaffee County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$283
Home daycare$260

Toddler

Center$124
Home daycare$235

Preschool

Center$372
Home daycare$235

School age

Center$121
Home daycare$233

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 Shining Mountains Montessori School

Colorado Department of Early Childhood 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
Child Care Center
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1758926
See the state's record

Inspections

Colorado Department of Early Childhood publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Colorado publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Colorado Department of Early Childhood on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Shining Mountains Montessori School

Is Shining Mountains Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Colorado Department of Early Childhood lists it as licensed and operating.

Does Shining Mountains Montessori School have inspection violations?

Colorado Department of Early Childhood 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 Shining Mountains Montessori School care for?

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

Does Shining Mountains Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Shining Mountains Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Shining Mountains Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (719) 966-5454 to ask.

What is Shining Mountains Montessori School's phone number?

(719) 966-5454.

Where is Shining Mountains Montessori School?

343 US Highway 24, Buena Vista, CO 81211. The nearest other daycare we list is The Grove - BV School's Early Learning Program, 0.4 miles away.

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).