We could not be more thrilled to have our daughter at NOPA Montessori. She started in March 2021 when she was 18 months and is absolutely thriving there. The toddler teachers are so caring, empathetic and kind. At this age, that would be enough but the amount of teaching they are able to do with such young children is truly impressive. It feels like each week, our daughter is sharing something new she learned at school and she delights in being there each day. The space is beautiful and the way they gently guide the days activities and routine seems to give our daughter a real sense of confidence and assurance. They have plenty of time outside at Golden Gate Park (our daughter goes for the full day so she is outside twice a day). They now handle snacks twice a day, and our daughter naps easily there. The head of school, Masha, runs the school so professionally that we know we are in the best care. Honestly we really can't say enough good things about it and we are so happy she can continue there until she goes to kindergarten.