Cielito Lindo Montessori
101 Gold Mine Dr, San Francisco 94131
We are a Spanish immersion Montessori preschool that sits between San Francisco's Noe Valley and Glen Park neighborhoods. We offer all the academic benefits of a traditional Montessori school, and also invest in uniquely shaping the social and emotional development of each child. We are a tight-knit community with many opportunities for parent involvement, cultural celebrations and outdoor experiences. Our school has a large and bright classroom, separate nap room, kitchen area for cooking and a large beautiful outdoor space.
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.
Full immersion means most of the day is conducted in Spanish Immersion, so children absorb the language naturally. It's normal for kids to understand little at first — they pick it up quickly.
Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.
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?
- 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
- 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?
- 7How much of the day is in Spanish Immersion, and do children need any prior exposure to the language?
- 8What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
- 9How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
- 10What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?