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San Francisco, CA
Montessori Children's House (MCH)

Four And Half Stars

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

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neighborhood: Lake Street ·  Telephone: (415) 922-9235  · Website: www.mchsf.com

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Montessori Children's House (MCH)
25 Lake Street
San Francisco, CA  94118

www.mchsf.com

Tel: (415) 922-9235
Fax: (415) 221-2725

Director: Nina Webber

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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 And Half Stars
Discipline
Four And Half Stars
Facilities
Three and Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four Stars
Handling of separation
Four And Half Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 14

Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Montessori

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School Philosophy and Mission

"At MCH, we believe each child possesses a unique personality and learning style. Our skilled teachers respect the intrinsic value in each child and foster a love of learning that will last a lifetime...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Preschool Program Morning Program:

8:00am - 11:30am The morning sees our three-year-olds in class with our four- and five-year-olds. The day begins with the head teacher leading the children in ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 4 years to --
Days:
Mon 8am - 5pm
Tue 8am - 5pm
Wed 8am - 5pm
Thu 8am - 5pm
Fri 8am - 5pm
Tuition: $13,750/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
Total enrollment 50
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Preschool Program: Morning Program, 3 - 4 year olds: M-F, 8am - 11:30am Enrichment Program available 11:30am - 4pm/5pm Pre-K Program: Full Day Program, 4 years and older: M-F, 8am - 3pm Enrichment Pro...
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a tour of the school
Wait listNo
Deadline for applicationsJanuary 15
Application Information $40
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

  • Live Oak
  • Hamlin
  • Marin Country Day
  • Adda Clevenger
  • Notre Dame des Victoires
  • Burke's
  • SF Day
  • Cathedral
  • Town
  • Kittredge
  • Argonne
  • Convent of SH
  • Friends
  • Presidio Hill
  • Alamo
  • Stuart Hall

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