1 / 5MONTECITO SCHOOL
LICENSED1468 GRANT ROAD, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024
SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER in Santa Clara County, California
- Hours
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Licensed for
- 24 children
The public record
- License number
- 434411600
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- SCHOOL AGE DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
- Address
- 1468 GRANT ROAD, LOS ALTOS, CA 94024
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- +16509685957
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- March 30, 2010
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Tue
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Wed
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Thu
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Fri
- 7:30 AM–6 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 3 routine inspection visits and 2 complaint visits to MONTECITO SCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 4.2 average comes from 19 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star14
- 4 star1
- 3 star1
- 2 star0
- 1 star3
From Google
Recent parent reviews
My son went here for TK/4-5 years old. The Pond Teachers are fabulous! The environment is prime for preschoolers with chickens, turtles, quaint classrooms, lots of mature trees all around and particularly in the back playground area. Montecito iss very well run and organized - the director, Erin, and her office staff, Tammy are dialed in. The program and daily schedule was wonderful for lots of great learning and play, and the classrooms were just the right size. I'm so thankful we found Montecito!
Carole GriggsJun 9, 2026It is such a happy place for kids. Teachers are very kind and friendly with kids. My kids always loved to go to school. Kids are outdoor all the time playing, biking etc. Even their snack time and lunch time is outdoor. They also have a cute little farm that has bunnies and chickens. They do movie nights and family parties. Really love the community feeling. My son learnt a lot in that school, he can communicate his feelings and stand up for himself. Teachers and kids ratio is really great.
Lakshmi SriramaOct 31, 2024I hope this review helps other parents with energetic kids. I signed up my son for Montecito, thinking it would be an amazing experience for him. They have animals and an incredible outdoor space that looks like paradise for toddlers. However, you need much more to provide quality time for the kids. The outdoor space is useless if it's not properly stimulated. After 5 minutes, the kids get bored of riding the bike, and their teachers just watch them from far away. My 2-year-old son is very energetic, and it got worse when his brother was born. They asked for an assessment, and the evaluator visited the daycare. She told us that my son's behavior was totally normal. Not happy with the results of the evaluation, they asked us for a second evaluation, this time in a different environment. That's when I realized this was getting crazy, and I asked for a private meeting with the director, Erin. She refused to meet with us twice! Honestly, her behavior as the director was very rude, unacceptable and very unprofessional. In the end, the assessment they recommended helped us realize that THEY are the problem with non-age-appropriate circle time and activities and a non-stimulating environment for smart kids. Forgot to mention that on the first day after summer vacations the teacher was pushing and asking about the assessment status, mentioning that he needed to come with a shadow in a non private space where other parents and my son could hear, it made me feel so bad and so unwelcome… this was a violation of my privacy and it is a huge liability issue.
Carolina Paz Astudillo BessiSep 13, 2023The campus is gorgeous. It has everything kids could play with outdoors: sandpits, slides, tires, tot lot, bikes, animals, and more. Montecito has been really helpful from day one. They helped us to navigate a difficult move where we didn't know when we'd find a place. They've also been patient and flexible when anything came up. The teacher/student ratios are fantastic, and Erin is the most responsive director you can find.
Arthur LinJul 11, 2023My 3 year old went to the Enrichment program here for 3 months only. He can't stop talking about the school, the teachers, his friends even after moving back to India now! There's a lot of warmth and love in everyone at the school. Excellent head-start for my little one. His first school ever, and we both have great memories for the lifetime. Thank you Montecito Team!
Talvinder DograMay 29, 2015My son has been going to Montecito Preschool for about 6 months now. My experience with this school has been very good. Teachers are very caring and considerate of my son's needs. He is happy there. The campus is beautiful with age appropriate play structures and a variety of activities for the little ones. The program is play based and encourages hands on learning. A friendly environment for the children indeed!!
Soumya LatchoumananJan 20, 2015
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about MONTECITO SCHOOL
Is MONTECITO SCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. MONTECITO SCHOOL holds California licence 434411600, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on March 30, 2010. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does MONTECITO SCHOOL hold?
- California licenses MONTECITO SCHOOL as a school age day care center, a category that covers school-age children outside school hours. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can MONTECITO SCHOOL care for?
- MONTECITO SCHOOL is licensed for up to 24 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected MONTECITO SCHOOL?
- California records 3 inspection visits to MONTECITO SCHOOL, the most recent on May 19, 2025 and the earliest on record July 7, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited MONTECITO SCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records 2 complaint-driven visits to MONTECITO SCHOOL. A complaint visit means someone raised a concern and the state went to look. California does not publish what those visits found, so the count on its own does not say whether any concern was upheld.
Who holds the licence for MONTECITO SCHOOL?
- The licence is held by MONTECITO SCHOOL, INC.. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in Santa Clara County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 434411600.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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