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We have 60 Montessori schools in San Francisco, CA! Compare and find the best Montessori school to fit your needs.

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Montessori Schools in San Francisco, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 60 listed Montessori schools

LITTLE SUN, LLC

They are the best. I love them very much. I'm very happy to send my son there and his big sister before him. They've been a part of our...

- Jenny M.

Dolphin Stars Childcare

Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it!

- Erika L.

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

We can't express enough the way this place became an extension of our son's family for two years. He went from 1 to 3 years old, and only...

- Care member

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Mission Montessori

50 Fell St SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Preschool
At Mission Montessori, we provide a Montessori experience that enhances children’s minds, social skills and confidence. We believe in the power and potential of every child, and it is our mission to ensure that they thrive. When children understand how to learn, they become independent and empowered.
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LITTLE SUN, LLC

321 JUDAH STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
Little Sun Preschool is licensed by the State of California Social Services Department to serve the needs of children 2 to 5 years old. We use child Developmentally Appropriate “Early Learning creative curriculum” Our program is play based and targets all the interest areas such as blocks, dramatic play, toys and games, art,...

Jenny M. says "They are the best. I love them very much. I'm very happy to send my son there and his big sister before him. They've been a part of our lives for just over...

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Dolphin Stars Childcare

1331 HARRISON ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2880/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
Child care
+ 2 more
Dolphin Stars Childcare is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care in San Francisco, CA. We specialize in Infant Care, Toddler care, and Preschool programs, providing a nurturing environment where children thrive. As a premier Mandarine Immersion Play Based school in San Francisco CA, we focus on...

Erika L. says "Dolphin Stars Daycare is very good! We love it! "

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Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(6)
Munchkinland cares for up to 12-14 Munchkins at a time. Our hours are 8am to 5:30pm M-TH, 8-5pm on Fridays. We are a year-round preschool/family daycare. We are a place for learning, creativity, inspiration, love, kindness, growth, and fun! At Munchkinland, we use an eclectic child-centered approach to teach our...

Care Member says "We can't express enough the way this place became an extension of our son's family for two years. He went from 1 to 3 years old, and only left because...

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San Francisco Montessori Academy

1283 22nd Ave 1566 32nd Ave San Francisco, CA

State license verified

Montessori
International
Academic
Child care
Preschool
Our mission is to help parents build a strong foundation for their child's lifelong excellence through learning and play. Because we are the driving force behind your child's most formative years, we understand the importance of our role. We pride ourselves in the success and happiness of every child and welcome you to visit our...
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Tinycare Mission Bay

353 King Street San Francisco, CA

Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Child care
Tinycare is a village of urban micro-centers that focus on infant, toddler, and preschool care. Our program offers a Mandarin bilingual curriculum for 18 - 41 month olds. We believe in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development. Children participate in two hours of daily outdoor play with...
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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF THE WEST COAST

25 LAKE ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

4.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2078/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Child care
Day Care
+ 1 more
Welcome to Montessori Children’s House of the West Coast (MCH), a unique and joyful Montessori preschool in San Francisco. The Montessori method is rooted in a deep respect for children’s natural desire to learn and celebrates the distinct qualities of each child. Step into our classrooms and you will find a special place...

David B. says "This school is an absolute gem. The Montessori method is so powerful for childhood development. They foster independence, inspire confidence and teach...

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Bambini Montessori School

2042 CLEMENT ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2525/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Waldorf
Academic
Child care
+ 2 more
Most daycares feel like chaos. We built the opposite. Our Montessori preschool is designed for families who want more than just supervision — they want results. Here, children ages 2–5 build real academic foundations in reading, math, and critical thinking. Small class sizes, hands-on learning, and calm, structured classrooms...

Thomas P. says "I think it's one of the best schools in the area. My daughter really likes it there, you know, I've seen her grow. She loves the chef program that they...

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Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 CLEMENT ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$3000/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Shayna and Loren, both natives of San Francisco's Richmond District, bring a wealth of experience to their child care practice. Shayna has dedicated over 25 years to caring for children and infants, while Loren has contributed more than 15 years to the field. They have nannied, operated a daycare, and Shayna is also a certified...

Care Member says "We have had 2 boys at Shayna's for the past 2.5 years and have had a great experience. Shayna and Loren take wonderful care of the children and have...

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Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School

5727 GEARY BLVD SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$2200/mo
Reggio emilia
Montessori
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 2 more
Full time tuition per month: $2100 Part-time (3 days a week): $1650 Part-time (2 days a week): $1200 Just Kids Preschool is a new CHINESE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL in CENTRAL RICHMOND DISTRICT. Our philosophy is a blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and HighScope. We are a small family owned preschool that expanded from...

Sara B. says "Our experience at Just Kids Preschool has far-exceeded my expectations. My daughter has been attending Just Kids Preschool for over a year now (since April...

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Holistic Seedlings

255 FREMONT ST, 108A SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$3699/mo
Reggio emilia
International
Waldorf
Developmental (play-based)
Montessori
+ 5 more
Hello! My name is Massiva, and I am the founder of Holistic Seedlings Daycare. I have been working with children for over 17 years, both as a mother and as a professional childcare provider in the U.S. and in Southern France. I run the program alongside my mom and my husband, Younes, who was an early elementary teacher for...

Care Member says "We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Holistic seedlings From the very first day, Massiva has been warm, attentive, and incredibly caring. They...

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Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

1659 29th Ave San Francisco, CA

5.0(4)
Honey Bee Montessori is a licensed home based Montessori childcare in the Sunset. We operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended care in the morning starting at 8 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. We provide a Montessori environment, in addition to bilingual lessons (Spanish and/or Cantonese), kids yoga, and an outdoor classroom that...

James C. says "Candace and Brandon have been such a blessing for our family! They are kind and brilliant, and my kiddo has learned so much spending time with them at...

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Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

We are a very small Montessori school in San Francisco that serves children between 12 months to 3 years old. We help children to learn how to become independent, inquisitive, confident, self-motivated, and peaceful human beings in the world. We believe that our responsibility is to cultivate an enriched community where the...

Keith T. says "Our son has been with Miho from 1-3 yo. At the start, we were hesitant about being apart from him for the first time, but felt the opportunity for his...

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Small Blessing's Daycare

290 Malosi Street 219 b SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2800/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
In-Home daycare
Small Blessing's is a small in home-daycare right here in San Francisco, located in the new building 290 Malosi in the Visitacion Valley district. I, Jocelyn Lainez-Robles (the owner) strive to serve my community as best as possible and give children a rich filled child care. All are welcomed no matter where you come from. My...

Care Member says "Responsible, attentive, and very attentive to the children. The teachers are very kind."

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Russian Hill School

2026 DIVISADERO ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1793/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Waldorf
Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Serving San Francisco for over 40 years, Russian Hill School is an early childhood education program that addresses the social, emotional and educational needs of children between the ages of three and six through an innovative arts and project-based curriculum. This unique school delivers an environment where kids engage their...

Ashley B. says "I've had 2 children go through the RHS program (preschool) They absolutely love this school. The staff is fantastic. Innovative and new thoughts with the...

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EFBA - Education Francaise Bay Area

640 Davis St Unit 26 San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
International
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Cooperative
Special needs
+ 3 more
French Education in the Bay Area (EFBA) is now accepting enrollment for its after-school classes for the 2017-2018 year! EFBA is a WASC accredited part time school that o ers French classes to French-native (francophone) and non-native (Anglophone) speakers. The classes are geared towards children between the ages of 5 and 11,...
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Elsy's Daycare

6518 3rd St San Francisco, CA

5.0(1)
Elsy s Day care is a small bilingual (Spanish and English) licensed family based childcare serving the San Francisco area. Currently I have space for kids from five months old to five years old. My hours of operation are 7:00 am to 6:00pm. I provide daily activities that teaches color, shapes, letter and basics. I believe that...

Vanesa R. says "Ms. Elsy day care is more then just a day care, she provides in home activities which includes learning there ABC's,123 and they're colors, having my son...

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Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St. San Francisco, CA

5.0(3)

State license verified

We are a licensed facility that has transformed one of our units into a Little Star Palace for your little ones. Check us out at LittleStarDaycare.net. Mrs. Maritza Aiello is our head care provider with over 15 years of childcare experience from Montessori schools to working as a nanny. She now wants to share her...

Nicole T. says "I can not say enough wonderful things about Maritza and Boris. My son loved coming here, and we loved having him here. You could tell he was taught so...

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Guidepost Montessori at Fort Mason

3741 BUCHANAN ST SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

Montessori
Day Care
Kindergarten
Child care
Preschool
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence. From building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler to deepening knowledge and building time management skills in elementary—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on learning materials, and the...
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Little Bee Preschool

9 FUNSTON AVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA

State license verified

starting at
$2685/mo
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Reggio emilia
Outdoor/nature
International
+ 4 more
Little Bee Preschool --- Our Mandarin Chinese nature-based curriculum is a unique blend of Reggio-Emilia and Montessori. Presidio Park is just a few steps away from our school, and we use the natural landscape as our classroom during our daily outings. Other outings include Crissy Field East Beach, Lyon Street Steps, the...
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FAQs for finding Montessori schools near you in San Francisco, CA

The way that Montessori schools differ from other educational approaches near you in San Francisco, CA is by their philosophy. Montessori schools are unique because they emphasize a student-centered learning experience that differs drastically from traditional educational approaches. Montessori education focuses on allowing students to learn in their own way, promoting self-directed learning and exploration. Montessori emphasizes the development of the individual as well as academics, focusing on building independent critical thinking skills and cultivating independence.

Choosing a Montessori school near you in San Francisco, CA for your child can be an important decision, as you want to be sure that the school environment is conducive to their needs. To ensure safety when selecting a Montessori school, research the accredited Montessori training that staff must have completed and look for reviews from other families. Learning about Montessori-specific philosophies such as respecting the needs of the whole child and individualized learning can also help you make an informed decision. Another way to determine if a Montessori school is right for you is by observing activities in the classroom, such as children working independently on tasks while maintaining order and cooperation with others.

Montessori schools provide tremendous benefits to children's development! Montessori education focuses on fostering independence, self-direction and problem-solving skills among students. Montessori classrooms are designed with developmentally appropriate activities that allow children to take ownership of their learning and investigate topics that interest them while also developing their physical and motor skill sets. Montessori teachers strive to create an atmosphere where students feel secure. The Montessori educational approach emphasizes a hands-on, cooperative environment where children can learn from one another in a non-competitive atmosphere.

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