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Big City Montessori School

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Montessori
Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

240 Industrial Street, San Francisco, CA 94124

Visit website ↗(415) 648-5777Directions ↗Licensed for 100
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
8/5/2025
Total visits
7

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Big City Montessori School has been family-owned and operated since 1972, providing education to children ages 2.5 through 6. The school emphasizes a well-rounded, child-centered approach that allows students to explore and learn at their own pace.

Philosophy
Learning must be interesting and fun, affording students the opportunity to explore and learn at their own pace for their own knowledge, which brings self-motivation and a love for learning. The school supports the whole child socially, emotionally, and cognitively.
Ages served
2.5 through 6

Programs

  • •Montessori method
  • •Dance
  • •Art
  • •Spanish
  • •Music
  • •Soccer

Highlights

  • ✓Family-owned and operated since 1972
  • ✓Weekly emails with pictures
  • ✓Support with potty training
  • ✓Extracurricular activities included

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