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Pasadena · Montessori
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Ages 2–6 · licensed
★ 5.0
Pasadena · Montessori
International Montessori Academy
$1,850–$2,225/mo
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Pasadena · Play-Based
Pacific Oaks Children's School
8:15 AM – 4:30 PM
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Parent guides

Montessori Preschool Tuition: What It Actually Costs (2026)Real published Montessori tuition from schools across the US — what Montessori preschool actually costs per month, why it runs above a community preschool, and how to tell an authentic program from one using the name.Primrose, KinderCare & Goddard Tuition: Why No Chain Publishes Prices (2026)What Primrose, KinderCare, Goddard and other preschool chains actually cost — why none of them publish rates, what drives the number at your local franchise, and real published prices from comparable independent schools.38 Questions to Ask on a Daycare Tour (2026 Checklist)The questions that actually separate a good daycare from a bad one — on ratios, staff turnover, discipline, sickness, safety and licensing — plus the one check almost no parent does before enrolling.In-Home Daycare: What It Is, Pros & Cons, and How to Choose (2026)In-home (family) daycare is child care in a provider’s home — smaller, more flexible, and often cheaper than a center. Here’s what it is, the pros and cons, licensing, and how to choose a safe one.

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