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San Francisco, CA
Dr. William Cobb Montessori
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neighborhood: Pacific Heights · Telephone: (415) 749-3544 · Website: www.sfusd.edu
Contact Info
Dr. William Cobb Montessori
2575 California Street
San Francisco, CA
94115
www.sfusd.edu
Tel:
(415) 749-3544
Fax:
(415) 749-3494
Director:
Site Manager - Carol Husbands
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Parent Ratings
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Children, Dr. Montessori believed, are born ready to learn. At each stage of development, she noted, children have specific developmental needs to fulfill. The Montessori experience is designed to h...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Upon greeting the teacher with a handshake, the child proceeds into the classroom for a three hour 'work' period inside an enriched prepared environment where all work choices provide a discovery expe...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | Year round program |
| Total enrollment | 16 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
The fee is $27.50/day. The school day runs from 9 am to 3 pm.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, we prefer face-to-face meetings. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Children must be under 4 years of age based on age |
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