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Recent Montessori school reviews in San Francisco, CA

Shayna's Family Daycare

5.0

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 helped with every developmental milestone. They are big on teaching practical skills (ie manners, street smarts, how to use silverware and open...

- Care member

Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

5.0

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 Honey Bee. He started with them around 18 months, and I felt so lucky that we could strike a perfect balance of early preschool action with a small...

- James C.

Cosmos Montessori

5.0

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 development and socialization with other kids would be invaluable. After 2 years, the environment that Miho created helped foster Liam's...

- Keith T.

Montessori schools in San Francisco, CA

Shayna's Family Daycare

Shayna's Family Daycare

1745 Clement St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $3000/mo

5.0

(1)

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,...
5.0
"Shayna has taught our son (now 16 months) since he was 5 months old. His growth and development since starting with Shayna is a testament to the thought and diligence Shayna and Loren put into their work. He has made incredible strides with eating and speaking and...

Care member


Honey Bee Montessori Of San Francisco

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,...
5.0
"Candace and Brandon are absolutely the best! They cared for both of my children from 4 months. Everyone comments how smart and well-behaved my children are, and I just point to Candace and Brandon, because they had everything to do with that. My daughter tells me...

Leslie R.


Cosmos Montessori

Cosmos Montessori

22 Ford St, San Francisco, CA

5.0

(1)

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...
5.0
"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 development and socialization with other kids would be invaluable. After 2 years, the environment that Miho...

Keith T.


MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF THE WEST COAST

MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF THE WEST COAST

25 LAKE STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2078/mo

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...

Guidepost Montessori at Fort Mason

Guidepost Montessori at Fort Mason

3741 Buchanan St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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...

Little Bee Preschool

Little Bee Preschool

9 FUNSTON AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2685/mo

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...

Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School

Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School

5727 Geary Blvd, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2200/mo

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...

San Francisco Montessori  Academy

San Francisco Montessori Academy

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

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...

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

Munchkinland Preschool & Family Daycare

4710 Cabrillo St., San Francisco, CA

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...

Little Star Daycare

Little Star Daycare

222 Athens St., San Francisco, CA

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...

Mission Bay Montessori

Mission Bay Montessori

351 King Street, San Francisco, CA

We are a small family home daycare that provides a quality learning environment for the children of ages 2- 6 in an authentic Montessori setting. The classroom is completed with Montessori materials and the program is available from Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. We also provide home cooked...

Busy Bees Montessori Preschool

Busy Bees Montessori Preschool

1420 Taraval, San Francisco, CA

Located in the Parkside neighborhood of San Francisco. Busy Bees Montessori Preschool is a small home-based preschool offering a half-day program for children 3-5 years old. We believe that each child learns at their own speed and according to their own interests. Busy Bees Montessori provides...

Glen Park Montessori Preschool

Glen Park Montessori Preschool

647 Chenery Street, San Francisco, CA

Glen Park Montessori is a premier preschool offering the Montessori curriculum of early math and language arts concepts, censorial development, practical life skills, botany, anthropology, geography, and peace studies. Our comprehensive art program covers a broad range of media and frequently...

Little Eden - Arts-focused Montessori Preschool

Little Eden - Arts-focused Montessori Preschool

581 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA

Little Eden is an arts-focused Montessori program for children 2.5-5.5 years old centrally located in Hayes Valley of San Francisco. We believe that creativity, compassion, & curiosity are innate qualities that are best cultivated in the first first few years of life. We strive to understand each...

Arboleda Escuela

Arboleda Escuela

265 Gambier St, San Francisco, CA

A little about us: We are a home preschool/daycare , home for the whole family to share and grow our community together in a natural environment. We don't just learn Spanish , we learn IN Spanish! In a Reggio Emilia meets Montessori learning approach children learn to build friendships, learn...

Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena

Modern Education Family Childcare - Yerba Buena

821 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA

Our brand new facility is conveniently located. We are on the ground floor of a gated community. So you can get in, drop off their children and go to work fast. If you drive, there is a 5-minute parking right in front of the main entrance. You don't have to circle around and seek parking. Your...

Dolphin Stars Childcare

Dolphin Stars Childcare

1331 Harrison Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $2880/mo

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...

Russian Hill School

Russian Hill School

2026 DIVISADERO STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Starting at $1793/mo

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...

Tinycare Mission Bay

Tinycare Mission Bay

353 King Street, San Francisco, CA

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...

Creative Bug Preschool

Creative Bug Preschool

Stern Grove, San Francisco, CA

Creative Bug Preschool is a private forest school for children between the ages of two and six, focused on providing exceptional individualized care for each participant. Creative Bug emphasizes the importance of learning through exploration and expression, which is achieved through a variety of...

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Ratings for San Francisco, CA Montessori schools listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Montessori Schools in San Francisco, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 60 listed Montessori schools.