Montessori Taproot
Daycare center in El Cajon, CA. 1431 East Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
About the program
Montessori Taproot is a licensed daycare center in El Cajon, California, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 58 children and serves preschool ages.
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Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Montessori Taproot does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,300 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101216.3(a) · 1596.955(a)(3) · 101216.3(a) · 101216.3(a) · 1596.955(a)(3) · 101223(a)(7) · 101238(a)(1) · 101216.1(c)(1) · 101416.2(c)(1)(A) · 1596.7995(a)(1) · 101216(g)(1) · 101216.1(c)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My kids have been attending Taproot for over 1 ½ years, and we absolutely love it. The teachers are amazing, and they are learning so much here. Anytime someone asks what preschool my kids go to, I tell them Taproot, and I always recommend they check it out. There have been so many times that I’ve met people that are familiar with the school, and they always have wonderful things to say too.
Aubrey Clarke · 5/5 on Google · a month agoGreat school for kids, there is bilingual learning and fun activities. I went here as a child!
Elianna Camargo · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoBoth of my kids were so lucky to attend Taproot in El Cajon. The teachers were communicative and kind. We are so grateful for all they taught our kiddos. I absolutely recommend this preschool!
Heather Fier · 5/5 on Google · a month agoGetting there
1431 East Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
Questions about Montessori Taproot
Is Montessori Taproot licensed?
Yes. Montessori Taproot holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 376105105), with a licensed capacity of 58 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Montessori Taproot had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 6 citations for Montessori Taproot, 3 of them Type A, across 1 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Montessori Taproot take?
Montessori Taproot is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Montessori Taproot cost?
Montessori Taproot does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
