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The Child Unique Montessori School

1400 - 6th St, Alameda, CA 94501
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$516
year first licensed
2012
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About The Child Unique Montessori School

The Child Unique Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Alameda, California. The state has licensed it since July 25, 2012, for up to 75 children.

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

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Jul 2022, with 2 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Montessori
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Type
Child care center
Ages
18 months to 5 years of age
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:00 AM - 6:00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages18 months to 5 years of age
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratioToddler Ratio: 1:4, Pre-Primary Ratio: 1:6
Class sizeToddlers: 8, Pre-Primary: 12
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Child Unique Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Alameda County has a median price of $516 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.
Alameda County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$516
Home daycare$361

Toddler

Center$371
Home daycare$311

Preschool

Center$408
Home daycare$345

School age

Center$434
Home daycare$279

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 The Child Unique Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Child Unique Montessori School since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
75 children
First licensed
2012
License number
#013420947
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Summary

6 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit Sep 17, 2025

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Sep 17, 2025Inspection
  2. Nov 29, 2023Visit
  3. Oct 19, 2023Visit
  4. Apr 14, 2023Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
  5. Apr 7, 2023Visit
  6. Jul 14, 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 The Child Unique Montessori School

Is The Child Unique Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 25, 2012.

Does The Child Unique Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Child Unique Montessori School since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can The Child Unique Montessori School care for?

75, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Child Unique Montessori School's hours?

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

How much does The Child Unique Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (510) 521-0595 to ask.

What is The Child Unique Montessori School's phone number?

(510) 521-0595.

Where is The Child Unique Montessori School?

1400 - 6th St, Alameda, CA 94501. The nearest other daycare we list is Yanhong Li, 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).