Meaningful Beginnings
633 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
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The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.
- licensed capacity
- 24
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $607
- year first licensed
- 1993
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About
About The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.
The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since October 4, 1993, for up to 24 children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits since Aug 2023, with 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Ages 2–6
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 24 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Ages 2–6 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, part-time care and summer camp |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Certified Montessori teachers |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (American Montessori Society (AMS) and Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)) |
| More | Founded 1972 |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. has not listed its tuition. 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).
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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
State record
Inspection reports for The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. since Aug 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
- 24 children
- First licensed
- 1993
- License number
- #380506275
Summary
6 visits since Aug 2023 · Last visit Jul 16, 2025
Type A citations 2 · Type B citations 3, as the state counts them
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- Jul 16, 2025Inspection
- Nov 21, 2024Complaint investigationType A 1 · Type B 0
- Oct 8, 2024Visit
- Sep 13, 2024Visit
- Jul 17, 2024Inspection
- Aug 29, 2023Inspection
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FAQ
Questions about The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.
Is The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. licensed?
Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 4, 1993.
Does The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. have inspection violations?
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 6 visits to The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. since Aug 2023. Its published counts show 2 Type A and 3 Type B citations across those visits.
How many children can The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. care for?
24, the licensed capacity on the state record.
What are The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.'s hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co. cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 731-8188 to ask.
What is The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.'s phone number?
(415) 731-8188.
Where is The Maria Montessori School Of The Golden Gate Co.?
62 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127. The nearest other daycare we list is Star Bridge Mandarin, 0.4 miles away.