Nopa Montessori

NOPA Montessori provides an authentic Montessori education for children in the San Francisco area. Our teachers serve as a warm and welcoming beacon, helping your child cross the bridge from their home life into the expanded community and the world at large. NOPA Montessori is committed to each and every student and to their families. We focus on each child’s unique abilities to foster individual development. We value community, connection, and open communication. Our community is built together through parent education events, coffee chats, workshops, seasonal events, and classroom-wide playdates. We build relationships between parents, students, teachers, and our administration.

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At a glance

What this means

Tuition shown is as of 2024 and may have changed — confirm with the school.

Good questions to ask on a tour

1. 1Can you walk me through a typical day from drop-off to pickup?
2. 2What are the exact drop-off and pickup times, and is there any flexibility?
3. 3Beyond the listed tuition, what other fees should I expect (application, deposit, materials, field trips)?
4. 4How do you handle the transition for children starting mid-year or moving up from a younger classroom?
5. 5What is your potty-training policy, and how do you support children who are still learning?
6. 6How do you handle discipline, conflict between children, and big feelings?
7. 7Does having an infant/toddler program give siblings priority or a guaranteed spot later?
8. 8What is your application timeline, and when do families typically hear back?
9. 9How large is each class, and what is the teacher-to-child ratio?
10. 10What does parent communication look like — updates, conferences, opportunities to be involved?