Best Montessori Preschools in San Francisco, CA
Mission Montessori in San Francisco provides a warm, authentic Montessori environment where children feel known, supported, and inspired to learn. Through hands-on Montessori experiences, children...
Preschool and Kindergarten Program
Mission Montessori is proud to offer the one-of-a-kind, holistic, child-led approach to early childhood education that Dr. Montessori pioneered over one hundred years ago.
Toddler Program
Our teachers introduce good habits, encourage the use of words to express needs, and warmly guide children to do things for themselves throughout the course of the day.
Also offers: After Care Program, Infant Program
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Speaks Spanish
Home-based preschool with a traditional Montessori-style curriculum. Two educational programs are available: early preschool for children under 3, and kindergarten prep for 3 to 6 year olds. Daily...
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Preschool program offers full curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy and principles of education for older toddlers and school-age children up to age 6. Activities encourage curiosity,...
Rainbow Montessori of San Francisco
We are a Montessori preschool serving fourteen to sixteen children, 2.4-5.9. We offer a TK program as well.
Before and After Care Program
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Speaks Spanish
Mandarin immersion preschool Center located Russian Hill.. Children enjoy a learning environment with an engaging preschool curriculum that emphasizes kindness and personal responsibility in addition...
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Home-based bilingual daycare offering infant and toddler care, nursery, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and kindergarten programs. Center dedicates entire floor of home to daycare. Curriculum is...
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Preschool follows Dr. Maria Montessori’s comprehensive approach to early education. Program is based on the principle that every child can learn in an environment that is both engaging as well as...
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Speaks Spanish
Dolphin Stars Childcare and Preschool is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care. The director and teachers have over decade of experience working in childcare field. We...
Whale
Children play via exploration, hand-on experience, and active engagement of play. Children will start to develop ideas and share their thoughts to the teachers. Creative curriculum to help children express their minds.
Daycare Program
Also offers: Jellyfish
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Family child care that aims to provide various learning experiences for children. Features a home-like learning environment inspired by the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach and carefully designed...
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Little Sea Turtle Academy is a welcoming and nurturing space where children can grow, learn, and thrive. Our daycare is designed to provide a safe and engaging environment that inspires creativity,...
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We offer a variety of educational and developmentally appropriate programs for toddlers and preschoolers. Our curriculum centers on the whole child through creating a balance of both guided...
Pre-K/TK Preschool Class
In TK, we prepare students for kindergarten and beyond. Our desire is for our students to enter kindergarten with excitement and confidence. We work on the forms and functions of pre-academics while developing a strong sense of self.
Peekadoodle Prep
With low student-to-teacher ratios, this program offers a balanced approach to learning, combining teacher-facilitated activities with open-ended play. Applications are accepted year-round for our quarterly program, and students are re-enrolled each quarter unless they choose otherwise.
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Childcare and early education services provided in a home-based setting. Age-appropriate toys and games are available for hands-on exploration during free play. Independent reading is encouraged for...
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A Montessori-inspired infant program with just 4 little ones at a time. Offering children the freedom to explore in a thoughtfully prepared environment that fosters independence, creativity, and a...
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SFS is a vibrant, progressive Preschool through 8th grade in the Portola neighborhood. Its village-like campus features a unique outdoor space with an adventure playground, field station, barn, and...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori preschool serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
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Family-owned and operated Montessori preschool with a three-year, mixed-age program. Mission is to provide a well-rounded education that supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Learning...
Speaks Spanish
Completely immersive Montessori preschool and pre-kindergarten program in the Presidio Terrace area. Children are encouraged to independently pursue learning activities while building important...
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Full-time preschool in the Mission District for toddlers and preschool-age children. Program includes Spanish and English program options. Children are provided with a STEAM-based, hands-on curriculum...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in a home-based environment. Play-based learning approach is used to enhance skills in the areas of language, literacy,...
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Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired preschool offering a creative environment where children build and transform objects daily. Students are provided with open-ended materials that are carefully...
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We believe that a happy and nurturing environment will lead your child to feel secure and nurtured; once we have reached this goal, children won’t have any problem interacting with others in...
Speaks Spanish
Welcome to Mon Jardin Daycare!🌸 We offer a warm, safe, and joyful learning environment based on the Montessori approach. ✏️Our program encourages independence, creativity, and social development for...
Montessori Preschool Program
Infant Care Program
At Mon Jardin Home Daycare, our infant program offers a warm, loving space where babies grow at their own pace. We follow each child’s natural routine for feeding, sleeping, and play, while gently encouraging early learning through sensory activities and nurturing care.
Also offers: Toddler Care Program, Daycare Program, Daycare Program, and more
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Play-based infant and toddler care and preschool. Children engage in a variety of age-appropriate activities that promote skills-based and project-based learning. Curriculum includes math, literacy,...
Speaks Spanish
Childcare program encouraging children to gain independence and decision-making skills via a self-directed, Reggio Emilia curriculum. Lessons and activities encourage critical thinking, creativity,...
Speaks Spanish
In-home, Montessori childcare program where children learn through exploration, curiosity, and fun activities. Outdoor play, walks, and learning activities are integrated into the program via trips to...
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At Pumpkin’s Corner, we create a nurturing and educational environment for your child. Our childcare offers nutritious menus including AM snacks, lunch, & PM snacks, a child-led curriculum that...
Montessori Preschool Program
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: After Care Program
Speaks Spanish
In-home family daycare serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in the Mission district.
Montessori Preschool Program
Drop-In Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
Speaks Spanish
Montessori program offering a Spanish language immersion to toddlers through elementary-aged children.. Equity and inclusion are promoted to support diversity and global awareness. Middle and high...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori Children’s Center is a classical Montessori school offering a Toddler Program (ages 2–3) and a Preschool and Kindergarten Program (ages 3–6), where each student’s evolution is nurtured...
Preschool & Kindergarten
Our Primary & Kindergarten program is designed to support children’s developmental milestones, making them ready for the elementary years while also nurturing the seeds to become grounded, successful adults.
After Care Program
Also offers: Montessori Summer Discovery, Toddler Program
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Montessori preschool located in the heart of the Glen Park neighborhood. Curriculum is designed to engage students' love of learning and facility has two different classrooms along with an outside...
Speaks Spanish
Family childcare offering care and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Aim is to provide an environment that meets the social, emotional, physical, and...
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A bilingual immersion program that offers a nurturing space for children to develop English and Spanish language skills while learning through Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired lessons and...
Speaks Spanish
Nursery program specializing in infant and toddler care and well-being. Program offers a variety of activities aimed at the first five years of development with a focus on each child’s social,...
Speaks Spanish
Home-based child care program for infants and toddlers. Curriculum is based on Montessori principles and children are encouraged to explore and interact with surrounding environment. Daily schedule...
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Traditional Montessori program offering a tight-knit community environment. Spanish immersion program allows children to gain fluency in multiple languages. Daily activities include yoga, art, music,...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori preschool offering mixed-age toddler and primary classes for toddlers and kindergarten-age children. Activities are designed to increase independence and responsibility with daily schedule...
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Home-based childcare program for young children run by a holistic nutritionist. Curriculum is based on a blend of play and Montessori and Reggio-inspired learning methods. Environment is arranged to...
Montessori Preschool Program
Before and After Care Program
Also offers: Daycare Program
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Infant, center-based childcare facility for children up to age three years old. School offers two classroom, one for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old and an infant room for infant 2 months to 18...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori program for young children. Children are encouraged to develop academic, social, and life skills both independently and guided by thoughtful, observant teachers. Curriculum includes...
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Montessori school located in West Portal. San Francisco. AMI accreditation. Programs are designed to nurture the physical, intellectual and emotional development of each child through interactive...
The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate
Montessori School
After Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Mandarin immersion preschool program for children focused on developing fluency and cognitive skills through a blend of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, and Waldorf philosophies. Focus is primarily placed...
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Home based Montessori preschool providing hands on educational experiences to children.
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Speaks Spanish
We are located in the heart of San Francisco. Our daycare and childcare programs offer a safe, nurturing environment where your children can learn, play, and grow. We are committed to providing...
Montessori Preschool Program
After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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I have over 15+ years of experience working with infants and preschoolers. I offer care for children from zero months to five years of age. We teach children to speak Spanish. Meals, snacks, and...
Speaks Spanish
Oruguitas Exploradoras, or Oruguitas X, is a safe space where your little one can come and thrive while exploring their surroundings with indoor and outdoor adventures. Oruguitas X aims to provide a...
Speaks Spanish
We are a full-day education Preschool Program that has been operating since 2002 and we are focusing on making learning fun. Our philosophy is based on love and respect for each child as a special...
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Our philosophy is rooted in the understanding that children learn best through play and hands-on experiences. We draw inspiration from various educational approaches, including Montessori, Reggio...
Montessori Preschool Program
After Care Program
Also offers: Drop-In Care Program
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Daysi’s Daycare is a safe, loving, and bilingual space where children learn, play, and grow. With over 10 years of experience, we offer a family-style environment focused on child development. We...
Speaks Spanish
Montessori teacher with twenty years of experience offers learning environment where philosophy is based on offering far more than just child care. Provider offers a family daycare home while creating...
Montessori Preschool Program
Daycare Program
Also offers: Before and After Care Program
Speaks Spanish
Infant / Toddler / Preschool and daycare in Pacific Heights. Classroom activities are designed to promote the development of social, physical and academic skills. Curriculum includes math, reading and...
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FAQs About San Francisco Montessori Preschools
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What is the best age to start Montessori daycare/preschool?
- While Montessori preschools generally enroll children from 2.5 to 3 years old, capitalizing on the benefits of the Montessori philosophy during early childhood, some Montessori daycares cater to infants as well.
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What is Montessori education?
- Inspired by the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori, Montessori education focuses on individualized learning. It offers structured environments where children engage with learning materials independently, fostering their self-confidence and problem-solving abilities.
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How is Montessori different from daycare / preschool?
- Montessori focuses on kids exploring and learning with specific tools at their own speed, while regular daycare or preschool usually follows set lessons with teachers guiding the way.