| Big City Montessori School - San Francisco, CA |
- Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
- Telephone: (415) 648-5777
- Website: www.bigcitymontessorischo...
Contact Info
Big City Montessori School
240 Industrial Street
San Francisco, CA
94124
www.bigcitymontessorisc...
Tel:
(415) 648-5777
Fax:
(415) 648-5771
Director:
Amanda Riccetti
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 16
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After two-step tour process is completed and an enrollment offer is made. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | September 10 |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 100 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 5:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
Year round program
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
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 ... More >
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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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $400
Acceptance criteria: Selective
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