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Potrero Hill Montessori School

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Montessori
Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1701 17th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 3/20/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Potrero Hill Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education for children ages 3 months to 6 years in the Potrero Hill neighborhood. The school provides three programs—Infant, Toddler, and Primary classrooms—designed to nurture the whole child emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually.

Philosophy
The Montessori classroom is designed to nurture the whole child—emotionally, cognitively, physically, and spiritually. Its structure fosters social independence, self-directed learning, and personal responsibility. We celebrate each child's individuality and nurture their potential, fostering strong connections between students, families, school, and the broader community.
Ages served
3 months to 6 years (Infant: 3-18 months; Toddler: 18-36 months; Primary: 2.5-6 years)
Outdoor
Adjacent to Jackson Park & Playground

Programs

  • •Infant Classroom
  • •Toddler Classroom
  • •Primary Classroom
  • •Enrichment Programs

Highlights

  • ✓Authentic Montessori education
  • ✓Located in Potrero Hill near Jackson Park & Playground
  • ✓Three developmental stage-based programs
  • ✓Focus on self-directed learning and personal responsibility

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