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Step by Step Montessori

1507 Heather Drive, Concord, CA 945214.7· 15 reviews
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$482
year first licensed
2005
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About Step by Step Montessori

Step by Step Montessori is a licensed child care center in Concord, California. The state has licensed it since April 14, 2005, for up to 40 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Dec 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ApproachMontessori
MoreFounded 2005
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Step by Step Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Contra Costa County has a median price of $482 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.
Contra Costa County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$482
Home daycare$319

Toddler

Center$346
Home daycare$288

Preschool

Center$381
Home daycare$320

School age

Center$429
Home daycare$264

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 Step by Step Montessori

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Step by Step Montessori since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
40 children
First licensed
2005
License number
#073404969
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Summary

5 visits since Dec 2022 · Last visit Jul 24, 2026

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 24, 2026Inspection
  2. Apr 22, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. May 16, 2025Inspection
  4. Oct 16, 2023Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  5. Dec 16, 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 Step by Step Montessori

Is Step by Step Montessori licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed April 14, 2005.

Does Step by Step Montessori have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Step by Step Montessori since Dec 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Step by Step Montessori care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Step by Step Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Step by Step Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (925) 825-4364 to ask.

What is Step by Step Montessori's phone number?

(925) 825-4364.

Where is Step by Step Montessori?

1507 Heather Drive, Concord, CA 94521. The nearest other daycare we list is Step by Step Montessori Preschool 2, 0.1 miles away.

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