Best Montessori Preschools in San Francisco, CA

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50 Fell St Civic Center
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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...

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Outer Sunset
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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...

Our son started at LWM "little school" when he was 3 years old. He loved every day there. Mr Michael and the teachers make learning fun with crafts, art, sensory, and outdoor play, and gardening. Mon…

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2358 24th Ave Parkside
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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 brought back hope to my child who was overwhelmed by a TK program. Candace taught social-emotional and conflict resolution skills - beyond a simple 'be kind' message. She teaches…

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1520 Pacific Ave. Polk Gulch
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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...

Our daughter has been attending Russian Hill Academy for almost ~2 years. We were very worried about the transition from being at home with our nanny to school, but it has been nothing but smooth. Sh…

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2279 17th Ave Golden Gate Heights
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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...

Absolutely wonderful experience having my son there! The staff at World of Learning and Fun are exceptional; they're super caring and attentive. My child has flourished here, developing both academic…

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139 Miramar Ave Ingleside
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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...

We feel so lucky to have found Growing Minds Montessori Preschool, especially Ms. Donna and Ms. Rosalina. From the very beginning, they created such a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment for …

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1331 Harrison st SoMa
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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...

My 6mo loves Tommy and the team at Dolphin Stars - it was so scary to send him to daycare when he was even littler and they made me feel comfortable that he is in good hands! Love getting picture upd…

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Portola
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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...

The best daycare experience we could ever ask for Our daughter was at this daycare for almost two years, starting at 6 months, and it truly became her second home. What made it so special was Pyre…

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Parkmerced
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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,...

Our son has been attending Little Sea Turtle Academy for the past month and we could not be more grateful to have found this little gem! We were nervous first time parents sending our baby to daycare…

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4228 Geary Blvd Inner Richmond
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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...

we love peekadoodle! our children love the warm, tight-knit environment and beautiful facility. drop offs have been a smooth transition from day 1 because the teachers and staff are so lovely. we've …

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Inner Richmond
Claimed 5.0

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...

You couldn't ask for a better team or environment for your little one than Fulton's Family Day Care. Miss Sara is incredibly caring and great with all of the children, as evidenced by how much all of…

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Central Richmond
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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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300 Gaven St Portola
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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...

Hi, does anyone have input on the San Francisco School at 300 Gaven Street for preschoolers? Greatly appreciated it.

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Potrero Hill
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Montessori preschool serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

My little one attended the toddler class at Potrero Hill Montessori in 2023 before we moved to the North Bay. This schools is truly exceptional, offering a nurturing environment with a wonderful vari…

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240 Industrial St Bayview
Claimed 5.0

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...

Big City was a dream come true for our family. Our daughter thrived and blossomed into a curious, social, respectful Kindergartener. The school also makes life easier for working parents: they prepa…

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25 Lake St Inner Richmond
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Completely immersive Montessori preschool and pre-kindergarten program in the Presidio Terrace area. Children are encouraged to independently pursue learning activities while building important...

We feel incredibly lucky to have found this school for our child – it’s not just a Montessori, it’s the OG Montessori in San Francisco, with a long-standing reputation, deeply experienced faculty, an…

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1133 S Van Ness Ave Mission District
Claimed 5.0

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...

Wow, we got so so lucky. About 9 months ago, we suddenly needed a new preschool and we took a blind leap on Sf tikes (with help of some really nice yelp reviewers who answered our question❤️❤️❤️ What…

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Portola
Claimed 5.0

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,...

Our son was Teacher Annie's first student at her daycare. It was the best decision we could have made for our son. Annie has created such a beautiful environment (basically a second home) and spe…

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473 Bryant Street South Beach
Claimed 5.0

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...

We sent both of our sons to SOMA over the course of four years. Our older son was there for three years, and our younger son for one. We would have happily kept sending our younger son there longer, …

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Mission Terrace
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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...

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Outer Sunset
Claimed 5.0

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...

Last Monday ( May 5th ), my family went to Monjardin daycare to get to know their activities. The daycare is well organized and suitable for children. The lunch provided to the children was home-c…

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1335 Guerrero St Mission District
Private School Pre-K Claimed 5.0

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,...

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Bernal Heights
Openings Now Claimed 5.0

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,...

Our son has been at the daycare from age 2 and is now 4 years old. The staff is loving and caring. The program blends just the right amount of play and educational material. Older kids get opportunit…

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Little Russia
Claimed 5.0

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...

Shayna's Daycare is a true gem, focusing on family and childcare values while promoting a Montessori lifestyle that kids thrive in. Our child had a wonderful time learning and growing under Shayna's …

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Rincon Hill
Claimed 5.0

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...

We highly recommend Pumpkin's Corner to parents who are looking for a loving and wholesome environment for their child. Teacher Vicky has been an integral part of our lives, nurturing and guiding o…

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Mission District
Claimed 5.0

In-home family daycare serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children in the Mission district.

Our daughter was with Raquelle and Ofelia from 11 months old until she was nearly three, and we had such a wonderful experience. She was incredibly well looked after and cared for, and it’s so clear …

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116 Channel St Mission Bay
Claimed 5.0

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...

My child is in her second school year at The Dahlia School of San Francisco in Mission Bay, currently in kindergarten. After considering many options, my husband and I fell in love with Dahlia and le…

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80 Juan Bautista Cir Parkmerced
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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...

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647 Chenery St Glen Park
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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...

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Parkside
Fully Enrolled Claimed 5.0

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...

This year our family moved from New York to San Francisco with our four-year-old Bryce, who has mild autism and language delay. Moving meant restarting supports, which felt overwhelming. Thanks to a …

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Parkmerced
Claimed 5.0

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...

Our 9-month old son has been at CHCD for a few months now and it’s been a great experience so far. Ana Sara knows her field so well, both as a Child Development graduate and as a mom herself, and has…

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Central Richmond
Claimed 5.0

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,...

We've sent both our kids here starting at 6 mo and its been a wonderful experience. Aida is a loving care giver and both our kids have grown to adore her. What made us chose Aida out of the sea of da…

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Showplace Square
Claimed 5.0

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...

Imane at Tiny Clouds has been a huge win for our family. Having drop-off and pick-up right at her home has made things very easy. It also gave us real peace of mind: a small, home-based setting where…

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101 Gold Mine Dr Diamond Heights
Claimed 5.0

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,...

We fee so grateful to have our 3-year old daughter a full immersive spanish program. The teachers are extremely caring and patient with the kids staying true to the Montessori philosophy. Our daughte…

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2114 Hayes St San Francisco
Claimed 5.0

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...

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, empathet…

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SoMa
Claimed 5.0

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...

My daughter started attending Holistic seedlings for few weeks and I would say that we are beyond blessed to find such an amazing daycare in the heart of the city. The environment is very inviting, …

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5135 Geary Blvd Central Richmond
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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...

My son was born right before the pandemic began, he is a "COVID" kid that experienced his first year of life with minimal social contact. At about 13 months I enrolled him in Baby Prodigy Nursery (be…

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Outer Sunset
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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...

My son was in Isabell's care from the age of 1.5 to 4.5years. He started in the 32nd Ave daycare and moved to the 22nd Ave Pre-school at 3. Isabell, Ingrid, and the other teachers have been wonderful…

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62 Lenox Way West of Twin Peaks
Claimed 5.0

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...

As a parent, finding a preschool that feels safe, nurturing, and enriching can be overwhelming—but we truly struck gold with Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate. From the very first visit, we …

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888 Folsom Street Yerba Buena
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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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Outer Sunset
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Home based Montessori preschool providing hands on educational experiences to children.

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Potrero Hill
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Hola somos María y Diana Flores tenemos un cuidado infantil en el hogar y si necesitas que alguien cuide de tus pequeños puedes contactarnos sin compromisos y planear un paseo por nuestro cuidado

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Rincon Hill
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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...

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Little Saigon
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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...

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Merced Heights
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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...

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Parkside
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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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Rincon Hill
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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...

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Bernal Heights
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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...

Daisy, is not only an amazing caregiver to the kids but she always makes sure that the place is neat/clean, kids safety is one of her top priorities and it shows. She was definitely born to do this.

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North Beach
Claimed 5.0

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...

We absolutely love Diana and her wonderful team at Diana's Family Daycare! Our son has been attending for over 2 years (since he was 5 months old), and the growth and development we've seen in him ar…

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1550 Eddy St Western Addition
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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

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.
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.
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.