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Torrey Pines Montessori Center

2596 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA 920145.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
1996
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About Torrey Pines Montessori Center

Torrey Pines Montessori Center is a licensed child care center in Del Mar, California. The state has licensed it since September 25, 1996, for up to 12 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits since Feb 2023, with 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 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

Programs

Programs and care

Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Torrey Pines Montessori Center 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 Torrey Pines Montessori Center

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Torrey Pines Montessori Center since Feb 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
12 children
First licensed
1996
License number
#376600155
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Summary

3 visits since Feb 2023 · Last visit Jun 25, 2026

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

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  1. Jun 25, 2026Visit
  2. Apr 29, 2026Visit
  3. Feb 3, 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 Torrey Pines Montessori Center

Is Torrey Pines Montessori Center licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 25, 1996.

Does Torrey Pines Montessori Center have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 3 visits to Torrey Pines Montessori Center since Feb 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Torrey Pines Montessori Center care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Torrey Pines Montessori Center's hours?

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

How much does Torrey Pines Montessori Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (858) 259-9820 to ask.

What is Torrey Pines Montessori Center's phone number?

(858) 259-9820.

Where is Torrey Pines Montessori Center?

2596 Carmel Valley Road, Del Mar, CA 92014. The nearest other daycare we list is Torrey Pines Montessori Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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