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The Montessori Garden

468 Rosedale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
licensed capacity
44
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2008

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About

About The Montessori Garden

The Montessori Garden is a licensed child care center in White Plains, New York. The state has licensed it since May 13, 2008, for up to 44 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with summer camp.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
44 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “school day 9 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsSummer camp
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentMusic, art, Spanish, yoga, and cooking
Daily lifeExtended care: Early morning care as well as late pick up
MoreFounded 2004
Licensed capacity44 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Montessori Garden has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Westchester County has a median price of $300 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.
Westchester 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 Montessori Garden

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
44 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2008
License number
#283562
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 13 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2

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 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.11(i)(12) Garbage receptacles must be covered, and cleaned as needed after emptying.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(l)(8) Except for Office approved continuity of care classrooms, children under three years of age may not participate in mixed age groups except for limited periods of time at the beginning and end of the child day care center's daily operation. (not corrected)

  2. Jun 16, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.15(b)(29)(iv) Mid-point requirements for four-year license holders. At the two-year calendar date in a four year licensing cycle, a program must be in compliance with the following mid-point requirements and be able to show proof of compliance to the Office when requested, as follows: documentation from service personnel qualified to perform fire suppression systems testing showing that fire suppression equipment and systems have been tested and maintained during the current license period in accordance with the requirements of the Fire Code and Building Code of New York State, or other applicable fire and building codes when the Fire and Building Code of New York State is not applicable, for use of the building as a child day care center; and

    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.8(f) An additional group teacher or an assistant teacher is required when the number of children in the group dictate that a second teacher be present to meet the teacher/child ratio.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(v) All matches, lighters, medicines, drugs, cleaning materials, detergents, aerosol cans and other poisonous or toxic materials must be stored in their original containers. Such materials must be used in such a way that they will not contaminate play surfaces, food or food preparation areas, or constitute a hazard to children. Such materials must be kept in a place inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 17, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(1) Evacuation drills must be conducted at least monthly during various hours of operation of the child day care center.

  4. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(1) No child may be accepted for care in a child care program unless the program has been furnished with a written statement signed by a health care provider verifying that the child is able to participate in child care and currently appears to be free from contagious or communicable diseases. A child's medical statement must have been completed within the 12 months preceding the date of enrollment.

  5. Sep 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      418-1.3(h) Peeling or damaged paint or plaster must be repaired.

  6. Jun 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(5) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: daily attendance records, which must be filled out at the time a child arrives and departs, and must include arrival and departure times;

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Dec 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.4(b)(4) The program must maintain on file a record of each evacuation drill conducted, using forms furnished by the Office or approved equivalents.

  9. Sep 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office-approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

  10. Jun 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.15(c)(22) The program must maintain on file at the child day care center, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: documentation from the local health department or the New York State Department of Health showing that the facility has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health;

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(d) Training must address all topics or subject matters required by state and federal law. The required state topics are:

    • Staff training and qualifications

      418-1.14(c) Each staff person and volunteer must complete a minimum of thirty (30) hours of training every two years. The required thirty (30) hours of training every two years is subject to the following conditions:

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      418-1.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the license are binding and the child day care center must operate in compliance with the terms of the license. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the child day care center at any one time.

    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(y) Protective caps, covers or permanently installed obstructive devices must be used on all electrical outlets that are accessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(a)(4) A program may admit any child not yet immunized provided the child's immunizations are in process and the parent gives the program specific appointment dates for required immunizations in accordance with the requirements of New York Public Health Law.

    • Records and paperwork

      418-1.11(a)(2) The written medical statement from the health care provider must also state whether the child is a child with special health care needs and, if so, what special provisions, if any, will be necessary in order for the child to participate in child day care. When the written statement from the health care provider advises the day care program that the child being enrolled is a child with special health care needs, the day care program must work together with the parent and the child's health care provider to develop a reasonable health care plan for the child while the child is in the child day care program. The health care plan for the child must also address how the day care program will obtain or develop any additional competencies that the staff will need to have in order to carry out the health care plan for the child.

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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FAQ

Questions about The Montessori Garden

Is The Montessori Garden licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 13, 2008.

When was The Montessori Garden last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Montessori Garden had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 11 of 13 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 Montessori Garden care for?

44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

What are The Montessori Garden's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Montessori Garden cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 948-2247 to ask.

What is The Montessori Garden's phone number?

(914) 948-2247.

Where is The Montessori Garden?

468 Rosedale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Corner Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

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