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Big City Montessori School

240 Industrial Street, San Francisco, CA 941244.5· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$3,100
year first licensed
1980
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About Big City Montessori School

Big City Montessori School is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since June 19, 1980, for up to 100 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition from $3,100 to $3,350.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Sep 2021, with no Type A or Type B citations in its published counts.

MontessoriMeals providedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2–6
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2–6
ProgramsFull-time care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentMusic, Spanish, yoga, and summer tennis
StaffAMI-trained Montessori Head Teacher and three Assistant Teachers per classroom
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1972
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Big City Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $3,100 to $3,350. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Francisco County has a median price of $607 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Early Learning Program (Ages 2 to 3½)$3,350
Primary Program (Ages 3½ to 6 years)$3,100
one-time registration fee$600
2 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Francisco County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$607
Home daycare$395

Toddler

Center$433
Home daycare$369

Preschool

Center$477
Home daycare$410

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$433

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Big City Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Big City Montessori School since Sep 2021. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
100 children
First licensed
1980
License number
#380503028
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Summary

8 visits since Sep 2021 · Last visit Sep 15, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Sep 15, 2026Inspection
  2. Apr 20, 2026VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  3. Aug 5, 2025Inspection
  4. Oct 7, 2024Inspection
  5. Oct 16, 2023Inspection
  6. Jul 26, 2022Inspection
  7. Oct 6, 2021VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  8. Sep 15, 2021Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Big City Montessori School

Is Big City Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 19, 1980.

Does Big City Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Big City Montessori School since Sep 2021. Its published counts show no Type A or Type B citations for those visits.

How many children can Big City Montessori School care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Big City Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big City Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $3,100 to $3,350, as it lists it.

What is Big City Montessori School's phone number?

(415) 648-5777.

Where is Big City Montessori School?

240 Industrial Street, San Francisco, CA 94124.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).