Licensed for
48
children at one time. This is the state’s limit. It is not the number enrolled now.
Child care center
Montessori School of the Bay Area
San Francisco · 2 state licences
Not scored
Preschools aren’t tested, scored or ranked. Licensed since 1991. No serious violations in 6 state visits to its child care center licence.
Licensed since
1991
The state issued this child care center licence on March 19, 1991.
Type A findings
0
across 6 state visits to its child care center licence. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026.
State licensing
What does the state record about Montessori School of the Bay Area?
It holds two licences, a child care center for 48 children and an infant center for 18.
Child Care Center, licence 380505730
Licensed for 48 children since 1991. The state has 6 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Child Care Center
Active
First licensed March 19, 1991
Latest recorded visit: April 16, 2026
Licence number380505730
Type A findings
0
Across 6 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
2
Across 6 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacityThe most allowed at once, not current openings or group size48 children
- State visits on file4 inspection visits, 2 other visits6
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101216.3(a), 101700.3(b)(1)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 380505730
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 380505730 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Infant Center, licence 384000667
Licensed for 18 children since 1999. The state has 5 visits on file and no Type A finding.
Infant Center
Active
First licensed November 22, 1999
Latest recorded visit: September 8, 2025
Licence number384000667
Type A findings
0
Across 5 state visits. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety.
Type B findings
10
Across 5 state visits. The state reports a total. It does not say which visit a finding came from.
0
Complaint visits
A complaint visit is an investigation. The record does not say what the state decided.
- Licensed capacity18 children
- State visits on file4 inspection visits, 1 other visit5
- Citation codes listedA code doesn’t say when a finding happened or whether it was corrected101430(a)(3)(C), 1597.16(a)(1), 1596.8662(b)(1, 101216(f), 101429(a)(2)(B), 101430(a)(3)(A)(4), 101429(a)(2)(B), 101430(a)(3)(A)(4), 1596.8662(b)(1), 101216(f)
Visit dates and visit types, licence 384000667
Dates are listed as supplied by CCLD. Finding totals above are not attached to individual visits.
Full state record for licence 384000667 ↗ (opens in a new tab)
AskWhen was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
A licensing record shows what state inspectors checked. It does not describe teaching or a child’s day. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing · licensing record synced August 13, 2026. Check the state’s current inspection records ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Cost
We have no prices.
Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes.
AskWhat does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
TK and kindergarten
When could free TK start instead?
The September after they turn 4. California’s public transitional kindergarten (TK) is free for children who turn 4 by September 1.
The 5 nearest public elementary schools with a TK class
0.3mi
Parks (Rosa) Elementary
San Francisco Unified
Scope Score 71Developing · 26th percentile
0.6mi
Cobb (William L.) Elementary
San Francisco Unified
Scope Score 76Solid · 57th percentile
0.6mi
Muir (John) Elementary
San Francisco Unified
Scope Score 74Developing · 46th percentile
0.8mi
Tenderloin Community
San Francisco Unified
Scope Score 69Needs Support · 15th percentile
0.8mi
San Francisco Public Montessori
San Francisco Unified
Scope Score 73Developing · 40th percentile
See all 59 TK campuses in San Francisco →
Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level. 75 is the typical California school. 100 is the best result in the state. Distance is a straight line. It is not an attendance boundary. Check TK and kindergarten entry with the district. Source: California Department of Education, state tests (CAASPP), spring 2026, and the state’s TK enrollment counts.
Next steps
How do I visit Montessori School of the Bay Area, and what should I ask?
Call (415) 292-7970 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there.
- When was your last state licensing visit, and what did it find?
- The licences allow 66 children across two licences (48 child care, 18 infant). How many children share your child’s room, and with how many adults?
- Which ages do you take, and how does a new child settle in?
- What are the daily hours and closure dates, and is there care before or after?
- What does a year cost in total, and when could our child start?
On a visit, watch how adults talk with children, how play and rest are set up, and how staff handle a hard morning.
Other licensed programs
Which other preschools are nearby?
These are the 5 nearest licensed programs. Open one to read its state record.
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Not scoredMontessori School of the Bay Area - Infant
San Francisco · Infant center · Licensed for 18 children
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Not scoredCCFC-Eddy
San Francisco · Child care center · Licensed for 50 children
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Not scoredCCFC-Golden Gate Center
San Francisco · Child care center · Licensed for 32 children
0.2mi
Not scoredLittle Children's Developmental Center
San Francisco · Child care center · Licensed for 19 children
0.2mi
Not scoredSfusd-Raphael Weill (ees) Preschool
San Francisco · Child care center · Licensed for 60 children
See all preschools in San Francisco →
Distance is a straight line from Montessori School of the Bay Area. Capacity is the most children the state allows at one time. Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.
Short answers to 6 common questions
Is it licensed?
Yes. It holds an active child care center licence, number 380505730, first issued March 19, 1991. It holds 2 licences in all. See the details ↓
Has the state found problems?
6 state visits on file for licence 380505730, with no Type A finding and 2 Type B findings across them. Type A means an immediate risk to health or safety. See the details ↓
How many children are there?
Up to 48 children at once under the licences. That’s the state’s maximum, not current enrollment; ask how many are enrolled and their ages. See the details ↓
What does it cost?
We have no source for its prices. Ask for the weekly or monthly rate and what it includes. See the details ↓
When could my child start free TK instead?
The September after they turn 4. TK is free at public elementary schools for children who turn 4 by September 1. 59 public and charter campuses in San Francisco have a TK class. See the details ↓
How do I visit?
Call (415) 292-7970 and ask to visit during the day, while children are there. See the details ↓
Where these records come from
The inspection source covers child care centers, not family child care homes. Check each license’s sync date and the current state reports, then confirm routines and enrollment with the program.
Data source: California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) · licensing record synced August 13, 2026
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