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Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori

3843 College Ave, Culver City, CA 90232
licensed capacity
24
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$257
year first licensed
2026
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About Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori

Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori is a licensed child care center in Culver City, California. The state has licensed it since May 13, 2026, for up to 24 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit since May 2026, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

InfantsMontessoriBilingual program
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Child care center
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
24 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
Hours it lists: “Mon – Fri 7:30AM – 5:30PM”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Mandarin), Montessori
Daily lifeExtended care: Culver City Extended Care to 6:00PM
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity24 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Los Angeles County has a median price of $257 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Los Angeles County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$257
Home daycare$284

Toddler

Center$221
Home daycare$230

Preschool

Center$225
Home daycare$222

School age

Center$199
Home daycare$186

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 Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori since May 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
24 children
First licensed
2026
License number
#197495666
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Summary

1 visit since May 2026 · Last visit May 13, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. May 13, 2026Visit

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 Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori

Is Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 13, 2026.

Does Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 1 visit to Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori since May 2026. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori care for?

24, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori's hours?

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

How much does Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (310) 309-7978 to ask.

What is Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori's phone number?

(310) 309-7978.

Where is Starting Point Mandarin Immersion Montessori?

3843 College Ave, Culver City, CA 90232. The nearest other daycare we list is My Sunshine Preschool, 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).