Big City Montessori School
240 Industrial St, San Francisco, California CA 94124
Rating Average star rating and review count.Source: Google
- More reviewed than 84% of Montessori listings in San Francisco.
About
Big City Montessori School is a Montessori school located in San Francisco, California.
Tuition & Programs
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Is this an accredited Montessori school?
No accreditation or membership from a recognized Montessori body (AMI, AMS, or Montessori Canada) is on file for this listing. Because "Montessori" isn't a protected trademark in the US or Canada — a 1967 USPTO ruling put the term in the public domain — any school can use the name regardless of how closely it follows the method. That doesn't mean this school isn't authentically Montessori; it means accreditation status isn't the way to check here. Ask the school directly about their teacher training (look for AMI or AMS-trained staff) and ask to observe a classroom work cycle.
Accreditation is not the same as an operating licence. A provincial/state child care licence or private school registration only confirms a school is legally allowed to operate — it says nothing about whether the teaching method is Montessori.
Teacher credentials matter too. Ask how many lead teachers hold AMI, AMS, or MACTE-accredited teacher training — a strong signal independent of the school's own accreditation status.
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Location
240 Industrial St, San Francisco, California CA 94124
Reviews
Most reviews praise Big City Montessori's caring teachers, nurturing environment, and strong parent communication, with families reporting their children thrive and enjoy school. However, one detailed negative review raises serious concerns about inconsistent communication, lack of transparency regarding a child injury, staff turnover, abrupt dismissal with minimal notice, and an unstable environment where children and teachers frequently leave.
- Caring, dedicated teachers create nurturing environment
- Regular parent communication and progress updates
- Mixed-age classes with Spanish, music, yoga
- Staff turnover and frequent dismissals reported
- Injury not reported to parents at pickup
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15 reviews
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