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Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

25 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 941185.0· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$20,050
year first licensed
1982

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About Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

Montessori Children's House of the West Coast is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1982, for up to 60 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $20,050 to $34,710.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Jan 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
60 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsPreschool
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentGymnastics, playball, soccer, art, music, yoga, dance
Daily lifeExtended care: Extended Day options until 5:30
Licensed capacity60 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Children's House of the West Coast lists yearly tuition from $20,050 to $34,710. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Blue Program, 8:00-1:30$24,300
Green Program, 8:00-3:00$29,315
Green with Extended Day I, 8:00-4:00$31,580
Green with Extended Day II, 8:00-5:00$33,835
Green with Extended Day III, 8:00-5:30$34,710
Red Program, 8:00-11:30$20,050
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Yellow Program, 8:00-3:00$27,190
Yellow with Extended Day I, 8:00-4:00$29,200
Yellow with Extended Day II, 8:00-5:00$31,700
Yellow with Extended Day III, 8:00-5:30$32,580
10 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 Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori Children's House of the West Coast since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
60 children
First licensed
1982
License number
#380503970
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Summary

5 visits since Jan 2022 · Last visit Jul 1, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Jul 1, 2025Inspection
  2. Aug 22, 2024Inspection
  3. Sep 15, 2022Visit
  4. Sep 15, 2022Inspection
  5. Jan 20, 2022VisitType 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 Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

Is Montessori Children's House of the West Coast licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1982.

Does Montessori Children's House of the West Coast have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to Montessori Children's House of the West Coast since Jan 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Montessori Children's House of the West Coast care for?

60, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Montessori Children's House of the West Coast's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Children's House of the West Coast cost?

Yearly tuition from $20,050 to $34,710, as it lists it.

What is Montessori Children's House of the West Coast's phone number?

(415) 221-4624.

Where is Montessori Children's House of the West Coast?

25 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118. The nearest other daycare we list is Congregation Emanu-El Preschool, 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).