Preschool & Elementary Preschool:
62 Lenox Way
San Francisco, CA 94127

Tel: (415) 731-8188 or

(415) 681-9794
Email: pax101@aol.com

About Our School
The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate, founded by the late Dr. Ursula Thrush, is designed for children from toddler through elementary school age. Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy, the school offers programs designed to nurture the physical, social, cognitive and emotional development of each student.

Educational Programs
The Maria Montessori School of the Golden Gate is a Non-Profit Corporation, which provides three levels of Montessori education as well as Daycare. All programs are offered 5 days a week:

Preschool -          

 

Pre K

 2.5 to 6 year old

Half Time Session 9am-12pm (Summer Only)                

Full Day Session   9am-3pm                                                   

Elementary I 6 to 9 years old Full day session: 9am-3pm
Elementary II 9 to 12 years old Full day session: 9am-3pm
Daycare 2.5 to 12 years old Before school session: 7:30am-9am; After school session: 3pm-6pm

Goals of a Montessori Education
  • To stimulate the growth of the total child.
  • To provide a warm and accepting environment in which each child feels secure, respected and loved.
  • To provide and enriched, stimulating environment with safe limits within which the child is an active explorer and learner.
  • To encourage the child to become self-directed.
  • To provide a framework of discipline through which a child can develop self-discipline and personal strength.
  • To develop creativity and a positive self-image.
  • To provide a cross-cultural environment in which the foundations of global peace may be laid.



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