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The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington

40 Pleasant Ave, Port Washington, NY 110505.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$293
year first licensed
1989

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About The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington

The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington is a licensed child care center in Port Washington, New York. The state has licensed it since December 31, 1989, for up to 84 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with pre-k.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-K

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: aged 2.8 (2 years, 8 months) through 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
84 children

Hours

Hours

Monday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: Aged 2.8 (2 years, 8 months) through 6 years
ProgramsPre-K
ApproachMontessori
StaffCertified teachers
SafetyOutdoor playground
TransportationTransportation (Door-to-door transportation for children in Port Washington and parts of Manhasset)
AccreditationOther accreditation (New York State Office of Children and Family Services)
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Nassau County has a median price of $293 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.
Nassau County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$325
Home daycare$300

Toddler

Center$300
Home daycare$290

Preschool

Center$293
Home daycare$275

School age

Center$250
Home daycare$250

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 Happy Montessori School of Port Washington

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Preschoolers
First licensed
1989
License number
#39787
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 9 visits

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

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. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jul 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington

Is The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed December 31, 1989.

When was The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington had rules cited by the state?

No. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists no cited rules in its 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington care for?

84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

What are The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (516) 883-1131 to ask.

What is The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington's phone number?

(516) 883-1131.

Where is The Happy Montessori School of Port Washington?

40 Pleasant Ave, Port Washington, NY 11050. The nearest other daycare we list is Florence Brownstein Preschool, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).