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The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S

317 Auburn Street, San Rafael, CA 94901
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$548
year first licensed
2003
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About

About The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S

The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S is a licensed child care center in San Rafael, California. The state has licensed it since September 6, 2003, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care and summer camp.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Jun 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Child care center
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7:30 am - 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and summer camp
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English and Spanish), Montessori
LanguagesSpanish
MoreFounded 1974
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Marin County has a median price of $548 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Marin County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$548
Home daycare$392

Toddler

Center$394
Home daycare$367

Preschool

Center$433
Home daycare$407

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$399

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 School of Central Marin-P/S

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
72 children
First licensed
2003
License number
#213005121
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Summary

4 visits since Jun 2023 · Last visit Jan 13, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 2, as the state counts them

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  1. Jan 13, 2026Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 2
  2. Sep 18, 2025Inspection
  3. Sep 19, 2024Inspection
  4. Jun 22, 2023Inspection

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 Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S

Is The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 6, 2003.

Does The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S since Jun 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 456-1748 to ask.

What is The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S's phone number?

(415) 456-1748.

Where is The Montessori School of Central Marin-P/S?

317 Auburn Street, San Rafael, CA 94901. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Cottage Co-op., 0.7 miles away.

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