Montessori Children's House of the West Coast
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 25 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
About the program
Montessori Children's House of the West Coast is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 1982. It is licensed for 60 children and serves preschool ages.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Montessori Children's House of the West Coast does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $2,495 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101238
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My daughter has truly blossomed at MCH. It’s an exceptional Montessori school where children are genuinely engaged and encouraged to grow with confidence. The school deeply follows the Montessori philosophy, and we’ve seen so much independence, curiosity, and joy develop in our daughter since she joined. All of the teachers are incredible, especially the head teachers who each bring over 25 years of experience to the…
Zainab Khan Allawala · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoI have two children at MCH and the experience has been wonderful. My older son is now in kindergarten and was incredibly prepared by his time at MCH. My younger son is in his second year and loves attending; he runs into the school at drop off without a backwards glance. The teachers are amazing - gentle but firm and so knowledgeable (the two head teachers have over 25 years of experience each). Every time I…
Karen Tso · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoMy daughter is in her third year at MCH and we couldn't be happier with our experience. She entered as a toddler at not even 3 years of age, and is set to go to Kinder next year as a mature, confident, independent 5 year old. The teaching team at MCH is truly outstanding, with incredible tenure (3 of the teachers have been there for 25+ years!) and even better ability to draw children out and help them develop a love…
Dana Krastev · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoWe feel incredibly lucky to have found this school for our child - it’s not just a Montessori, it’s the OG Montessori in San Francisco, with a long-standing reputation, deeply experienced faculty, and an incredibly thoughtful, well-run program. What sets this school apart is the tenured teaching staff - many of whom have been with the school for years, even decades. Their deep expertise and calm, nurturing approach…
Prerak Bathia · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
25 Lake Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
Questions about Montessori Children's House of the West Coast
Is Montessori Children's House of the West Coast licensed?
Yes. Montessori Children's House of the West Coast holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 380503970), with a licensed capacity of 60 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Montessori Children's House of the West Coast had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Montessori Children's House of the West Coast, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Montessori Children's House of the West Coast take?
Montessori Children's House of the West Coast is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Montessori Children's House of the West Coast cost?
Montessori Children's House of the West Coast does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
