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San Francisco, CA
Big City Montessori School

Four And Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Bernal Heights ·  Telephone: (415) 648-5777  · Website: www.bigcitymontessorischo...

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Big City Montessori School
240 Industrial Street
San Francisco, CA  94124

www.bigcitymontessorisc...

Tel: (415) 648-5777
Fax: (415) 648-5771

Director: Amanda Riccetti

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Four And Half Stars
Facilities
Four And Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 16
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Montessori

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School Philosophy and Mission

"The development of personal dignity and ability in each child no matter how young, is one of the most valuable and permanent benefits of Montessori. For the past 30 years, Big City Montessori has su...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Toddler Free Play/Restroom 8:00 to 9:00
Snack 9:00 to 9:15
Outside Play 9:15 to 10:00
Singing/Group Lesson 10:00 to 10:30
Work Time 10:30 to 11:15
Lunch 11:15 to 11:45
Restroom 1...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 2 years to
6 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
7 am- 6 pm
Tuition: $17,840/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year Year round program
Total enrollment 100
Student/teacher ratio5:1
Age cutoff for enrollment2 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


The full time program is: Hours of operation - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Class time is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , morning care is 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and after school care is 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Morning and afternoon care ...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After two-step tour process is completed and an enrollment offer is made.
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsSeptember 10
Application Information $400
Acceptance criteria: Selective

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Rooftop
  • French American
  • Buena Vista
  • Live Oak
  • Clarendon
  • St. John's
  • Synergy
  • Chinese American International School

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