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Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa

5173 Guava Ave, La Mesa, CA 919415.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2022
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About Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa

Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa is a licensed child care center in La Mesa, California. The state has licensed it since November 9, 2022, for up to 34 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Oct 2022, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 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.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

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 Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa since Oct 2022. 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
34 children
First licensed
2022
License number
#376701525
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Summary

2 visits since Oct 2022 · Last visit Jul 3, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, 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. Jul 3, 2025Inspection
  2. Oct 25, 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 Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa

Is Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 9, 2022.

Does Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa since Oct 2022. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa care for?

34, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa's hours?

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

How much does Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (619) 698-2903 to ask.

What is Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa's phone number?

(619) 698-2903.

Where is Taproot Montessori Preschool - La Mesa?

5173 Guava Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941. The nearest other daycare we list is St. Martin Early Childhood Development Center, 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).