SANTA MONICA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
SANTA MONICA, CA·DAY CARE CENTERLicensed
Contact information
Address1909 COLORADO AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404
CountyLOS ANGELES
Phone(310) 829-3551
Operating details
HoursMo 07:45 AM - 05:30 PM, Tu 07:45 AM - 05:30 PM, We 07:45 AM - 05:30 PM, Th 07:45 AM - 05:30 PM, Fr 07:45 AM - 05:30 PM
Capacity97
License dateDecember 9, 2003
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 9/5/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1909 COLORADO AVENUE, SANTA MONICA, CA, 90404, SANTA MONICA, CA 90404
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 9/5/2024
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No violations in the last 2 years.
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,512/month
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Typical prices in California run about $1,670/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in California by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: SANTA MONICA, LOS ANGELES County
- Capacity: 97
- Type: DAY CARE CENTER
- Years in operation: 23
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