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Yellow Acorn Montessori

27 Crane Road, Scarsdale, NY 105835.0· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
105
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$300
year first licensed
2023

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About Yellow Acorn Montessori

Yellow Acorn Montessori is a licensed child care center in Scarsdale, New York. The state has licensed it since August 31, 2023, for up to 105 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Montessori

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months - 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
105 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 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months - 6 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity105 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Yellow Acorn Montessori 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 Yellow Acorn Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Day Care Center
Capacity
105 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
First licensed
2023
License number
#900037
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

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. Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.15(c)(6) 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: children's individual health care plans; parental consents for emergency medical treatment; child's medical statement, immunizations, and any available results of lead screening for children not yet enrolled in kindergarten or a higher grade only; the name and dosage of any medications used by a child, the frequency of administration of such medications, and a record of their administration by child care center staff; daily health check documentation; a record of illnesses and injuries occurring while in care; and any indicators of child abuse or maltreatment;

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 4, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

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

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      418-1.5(z) All window and door blind cords, ropes, wires and other strangulation hazards must be secured and inaccessible to children.

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 21, 2024Inspection1 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

  9. Aug 16, 2024Inspection1 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

  10. May 6, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      418-1.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Records and paperwork

      413.3(g)(3)(i) The Office shall require the child day care program to immediately post upon receipt, in a prominent place at the program that is visible to parents, a copy of the most recent compliance history report issued to the program by the Office.

Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jan 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 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 Yellow Acorn Montessori

Is Yellow Acorn Montessori licensed?

Yes. New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed August 31, 2023.

When was Yellow Acorn Montessori last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Yellow Acorn Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 11 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 Yellow Acorn Montessori care for?

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

What are Yellow Acorn Montessori's hours?

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

How much does Yellow Acorn Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (914) 725-2173 to ask.

What is Yellow Acorn Montessori's phone number?

(914) 725-2173.

Where is Yellow Acorn Montessori?

27 Crane Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583. The nearest other daycare we list is Mazel Tot, 0.4 miles away.

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