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Upstate Montessori Academy

109 North Leach Street, Greenville, SC 29601
licensed capacity
72
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
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About Upstate Montessori Academy

Upstate Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Greenville, South Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool.

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Enrollment begins at 3 years of age
Hours today
8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Licensed capacity
72 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “half day 8:30-11:30 a.m.; full day 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesEnrollment begins at 3 years of age
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool
ApproachMontessori
Class sizeMaximum of 24 students per classroom
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Transparent Classroom)
Licensed capacity72 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Upstate Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Greenville County has a median price of $202 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.
Greenville County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$139

Toddler

Center$188
Home daycare$139

Preschool

Center$184
Home daycare$134

School age

Center$139
Home daycare$90

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 Upstate Montessori Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
72 children
License number
#24308
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1.

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. Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 13, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh severity

      Staff Health

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh severity

      Ratios

      Corrected during the visit

    • Other rulesHigh severity

      Center Definitions

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsHigh severity

      Staff Requirements

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education 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 Upstate Montessori Academy

Is Upstate Montessori Academy licensed?

Yes. South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Upstate Montessori Academy last inspected?

South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education lists the most recent visit on April 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Upstate Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 60% of South Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 1. 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 Upstate Montessori Academy care for?

72, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Upstate Montessori Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Upstate Montessori Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (864) 551-1152 to ask.

What is Upstate Montessori Academy's phone number?

(864) 551-1152.

Where is Upstate Montessori Academy?

109 North Leach Street, Greenville, SC 29601. The nearest other daycare we list is St Anthony of Padua, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care and Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).