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Mills Montessori School

1400 Hillside Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$555
year first licensed
2007
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About

About Mills Montessori School

Mills Montessori School is a licensed child care center in South San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since June 28, 2007, for up to 120 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Apr 2023, with 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-K
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Age two through fifth grade
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesAge two through fifth grade
ProgramsFull-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentBallet, jazz and modern dance, piano, Mandarin, Spanish, ceramics and soccer
StaffTrained teachers
Daily lifeExtended care: School-holiday daycare
Discounts5% discount for paying tuition in full; 5% off for a second child (sibling discount)
MoreFounded 1988
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Mills Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Mateo County has a median price of $555 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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San Mateo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$555
Home daycare$375

Toddler

Center$397
Home daycare$357

Preschool

Center$437
Home daycare$396

School age

Center$439
Home daycare$363

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 Mills Montessori School

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Mills Montessori School since Apr 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
120 children
First licensed
2007
License number
#414002135
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Summary

6 visits since Apr 2023 · Last visit Aug 8, 2025

Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them

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  1. Aug 8, 2025VisitType A 0 · Type B 0
  2. Jul 23, 2025Visit
  3. Jul 10, 2025Visit
  4. Nov 22, 2024Inspection
  5. May 10, 2023Inspection
  6. Apr 18, 2023VisitType A 0 · Type B 0

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 Mills Montessori School

Is Mills Montessori School licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed June 28, 2007.

Does Mills Montessori School have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to Mills Montessori School since Apr 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Mills Montessori School care for?

120, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Mills Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mills Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (650) 616-9000 to ask.

What is Mills Montessori School's phone number?

(650) 616-9000.

Where is Mills Montessori School?

1400 Hillside Blvd., South San Francisco, CA 94080. The nearest other daycare we list is Ssfusd Hillside Child Development Center, under 0.1 miles away.

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