Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Program | Mission Montessori
Our Mission Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Program offers a joyful, deeply respectful beginning for children ages 3-6, a period Dr. Maria Montessori described as "the age of great construction," when early childhood education shapes the foundation for all later learning. Rooted in the Montessori approach and guided by the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori Internationale, our Montessori kindergarten curriculum gives young children the time, freedom, guidance, and beautifully prepared environment they need to grow in self-confidence, curiosity, and independence. With nurturing Montessori-trained guides who honor each child's rhythm, we reassure parents that their child is in a warm, intentional classroom where learning unfolds naturally. Every small milestone is treated with genuine celebration.
Schedule a tour, spend time in our classrooms, and experience our Preschool & Kindergarten Program firsthand.
Our Mission is Montessori
At Mission Montessori, we provide a Montessori experience that enhances children’s minds, social skills and confidence. We believe in the power and potential of every child, and it is our mission to ensure that they thrive. When children understand how to learn, they become independent and empowered.
Our Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Program Enrollment
Ages Served
Children ages 3 to 6 years
Location
Schedule Options
Full-time and part-time programs
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Potty Training Required
Yes, children entering this level must be potty trained.
Curriculum Focus
Our Montessori preschool and kindergarten curriculum supports early childhood education through hands-on learning in Practical Life, Sensorial, Math, Language, and Cultural Studies. During these special school years, your child will build real academic skills while developing concentration, independence, kindness, problem-solving abilities, emotional resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. These beautiful foundations will prepare them for elementary school and the wider world.
Daily Routine
Each day includes three-hour uninterrupted work cycles, which are essential components of early childhood education, where children freely choose meaningful work and remain engaged for as long as their interest lasts. Alongside these experiences, your child will enjoy outdoor play, community gatherings, enrichment programs, and calm classroom routines that support emotional well-being, friendship, and steady developmental growth.
Classroom Experience
In our Preschool and Kindergarten Montessori classroom, children thrive in a mixed-age community where younger children learn through observation and older children deepen their mastery by teaching. Guided by Montessori-trained educators, supported by Montessori materials, and enriched through daily observations shared with parents, your preschooler will experience a calm, intentional space where self-confidence and independence flourish.
About Our Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Program
For many families, deciding where their child will begin their preschool or kindergarten year carries deep significance. You want a place where academic skills grow alongside emotional understanding, a place where your child feels safe, excited to learn, and trusted to move at their own pace. Studies consistently show that children in Montessori programs develop stronger academic skills, richer emotional intelligence, and greater independence by first grade than students in many traditional programs. At Mission Montessori, our Montessori approach ensures that both preschoolers and kindergarteners receive beautifully sequenced lessons that match their developmental needs. The result is a gentle, joyful environment where learning unfolds naturally and with purpose.
From Ages 3 to 6 Years: Supporting Preschoolers and Kindergarteners
Preschoolers and kindergarteners grow in extraordinary ways between three and 6 years old, blossoming emotionally, socially, and academically. In our classroom, they follow meaningful work that speaks to their interests, build independence through real-life tasks, and form sweet, genuine friendships through collaboration and shared discovery. They also strengthen their thinking skills through hands-on lessons and begin moving confidently toward reading, writing, math, and a gentle, joyful transition into elementary school. Every child is encouraged at their own pace, wrapped in the warmth, steadiness, and understanding by our incredible Montessori-trained guides who truly see and support them.
Practical Life
In our preschool and kindergarten program, your child will participate in practical life lessons like food preparation, sewing, arranging flowers, polishing, sweeping, and organizing their classroom spaces. A Harvard longitudinal study (the Grant Study, spanning 75+ years) found that when children begin developing practical life skills as early as ages 3-4, they develop greater independence, confidence, resilience, a strong work ethic, and empathy. These qualities later contribute to higher career success, healthier relationships, and greater life satisfaction in adulthood.
Sensorial Development
In our preschool and kindergarten classes, your child explores Sensorial materials that refine their senses and strengthen early cognitive development. Materials like the Pink Tower, Knobbed Cylinders, Color Tablets, and Geometry Solids help your little one develop visual discrimination, logical thinking, focus, and the mental organization needed for future reading and mathematics.
Early Language Foundations
Language lessons unfold gently and naturally. Preschoolers begin with sound games, vocabulary building, storytelling, and sandpaper letters, while kindergarteners progress into writing, early reading, spelling, and grammar. The Montessori approach ensures your child becomes a confident communicator on a timeline that honors their development.
Mathematics & Geometry
In our Montessori kindergarten curriculum and preschool program, children understand math through concrete, hands-on exploration. Preschoolers explore number rods, bead quantities, and counting materials, while kindergarteners advance to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with golden beads, bead chains, stamp games, and other tactile tools.
Cultural Studies: History, Science, Geography, Art & Music
In our preschool and kindergarten cultural studies, your child explores the world through puzzle maps, botany and zoology cards, history stories, science activities, art, music, and meaningful conversations that nurture curiosity and global awareness. Our Parent-Led Cultural Appreciation Team co-creates events, projects, and celebrations that help children and families learn from one another and honor the richness of different cultures. Throughout the year, your little one will also enjoy cultural potlucks, classroom celebrations, guest readers, and parent-led visits, all of which foster empathy and connection and celebrate inclusivity and diversity.
Peace Education & Emotional Development
Your child will learn how to express their feelings, solve conflicts peacefully, listen with empathy, and treat others with kindness. Our Montessori kindergarten curriculum and preschool program help children build resilience, emotional maturity, and self-confidence that they will carry into first grade and beyond.
Montessori Preschool and Kindergarten Program Enrollment and Registration
Our Preschool and Kindergarten Program serves families across San Francisco, including the Mission District, Nob Hill, Pacific Heights, Mid-Market, Fillmore, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Reach out today to check availability, find out about our admissions process, and schedule a tour. We would love to welcome your family!
Why Families Trust Our Early Childhood Education Programs
When families visit our preschool and kindergarten community, they often mention the immediate sense of warmth, respect, and joyful purpose that fills the room. They see their children developing confidence, kindness, and curiosity in ways that carry home into family life. It reassures them to know their child is embraced by a community that celebrates who they are and who they are becoming.
This is because we provide:
- Montessori-trained guides who know how to support your child's development with warmth and respect.
- A peaceful, homelike classroom designed for independence and emotional well-being.
- Hands-on Montessori lessons that build real skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science.
- A whole-child approach inspired by Dr. Maria Montessori's belief in nurturing the heart as well as the mind.
- Open communication with families, so you always understand your child's growth, lessons, and daily progress.
Together, these practices reassure families that their child is in a place where they are deeply supported and able to thrive.
Schedule a Tour of Our Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Program
Come see your child's future classroom, meet our guides, and experience the peaceful beauty of our early childhood Montessori environment. We can't wait to welcome your family into our community.
Other Montessori Programs Available
In the Montessori infant program, your baby is gently welcomed into an early childhood education environment rooted in Maria Montessori's principles, where even the youngest children begin developing trust, independence, and a sense of belonging from birth.
Before stepping into preschool, your child grows in our Montessori toddler program, a nurturing space where toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years build language, confidence, independence, and the foundational skills that help them feel ready for the preschool classroom.
Spanish language program offers a warm, bilingual early childhood education experience, giving children the chance to absorb a new language naturally during sensitive periods of development through stories, conversation, music, and daily connection.
Our Part-Time Preschool Program offers families a flexible option that still provides children with the benefits of a warm Montessori environment, individualized learning, and steady social-emotional growth.
Other Montessori Programs Available
In the Montessori infant program, your baby is gently welcomed into an early childhood education environment rooted in Maria Montessori's principles, where even the youngest children begin developing trust, independence, and a sense of belonging from birth.
Before stepping into preschool, your child grows in our Montessori toddler program, a nurturing space where toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years build language, confidence, independence, and the foundational skills that help them feel ready for the preschool classroom.
Spanish language program offers a warm, bilingual early childhood education experience, giving children the chance to absorb a new language naturally during sensitive periods of development through stories, conversation, music, and daily connection.
Our part-time preschool program is a more flexible option for families. It provides access to a genuine Montessori preschool classroom, allowing children to experience meaningful learning and community even with varied attendance.
Parent Reviews
Ibrahima B.
January 21, 2025
We love ❤️ this place for our daughter Sira
Nicole V.
April 18, 2024
Amazing teachers and staff, authentic Montessori education, great communication from administration, clean and large facility, central location. Our children have been very well cared for over several years l and have learned so much.
Jazmin C.
October 30, 2023
The teachers are very Loving and caring.
Patricia C.
August 12, 2025
I appreciate the most is the communication that the teachers have with us and all the care that they give to the little ones
Heather B.
September 16, 2025
Very clean, organized and professional. My daughter has the very best at this school without a doubt. I love the structure. It’s design makes my daughter yearn to learn more and more each day. She is so proud of her accomplishments at her new school even though she’s only been there a few days. I already am noticing a difference at home and in her behavior in general. As a single mother this has already helped me immensely. I am excited to see her growth this year. We couldn’t have found a better school.
Ivy B.
September 18, 2025
I love the infant teacher’s kindness, attentiveness and just the way they take care of all the children.
namiko m.
December 16, 2025
I love how caring and supportive the teachers and staff are. Everyone has been so welcoming and I feel that I have found my new support system and community here at Mission Montessori.
Kristina S.
January 21, 2026
The kind teachers whose only concern is the building themselves up and learning through play all while making new friends and learning life skills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Montessori Kindergarten Curriculum and Montessori Preschool Program
Yes, our students consistently exceed national benchmarks, with many children reading, writing, and working confidently with mathematics before their kindergarten year ends. By the time they attend elementary school, they have the academic readiness, independence, and patience needed to thrive.
Schedule a Tour Of Our Montessori School
We would love to welcome your family into our preschool and kindergarten community, show you our Montessori approach in action, and help you decide whether our program is the right fit for your little one. Schedule a tour today and begin your child's journey toward confidence, curiosity, and a joyful transition into elementary school.