Big City Montessori School
240 Industrial St, San Francisco 94124
At BCMS we know that learning must be interesting and fun, therefore we strive to provide a well-rounded education that affords our students the opportunity to explore and learn at their own pace and for their own knowledge; this brings its own rewards such as self-motivation and joyous learning. The basic goals for our young student’s education here at BCMS — to help increase the child’s level of independence, to increase their ability to concentrate, and to encourage their imagination — are all in the spirit of honoring their childhood.
At a glance
What this means
Montessori mixes children by age and uses hands-on, self-correcting materials so kids learn at their own pace with lots of independence.
This school teaches primarily in English.
Good questions to ask on a tour
- 1Can you walk me through a typical day from drop-off to pickup?
- 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
- 3What is the current monthly tuition, and are there different rates for different days-per-week schedules?
- 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
- 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
- 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
- 7What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 8How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
- 9What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?