Star of the Sea Preschool
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 360 Ninth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118
About the program
Star of the Sea Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 2007. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.
Star of the Sea Preschool is a Catholic, Montessori-inspired program in San Francisco offering full-day, half-day, and three-day options.
The program follows a Montessori, faith-based and academic approach and offers Spanish.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Star of the Sea Preschool 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
1597.16(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
We are not Catholic and we love this school and would recommend for people from all backgrounds. We live in the inner Richmond and toured every option in the neighborhood for our almost 3 yo. Stella Maris was easily the best option. We immediately felt the love, organization, dedication of the teachers and staff and really appreciated that the preschool is within a larger school ecosystem. The preschool has it all -…
Carla Faraguna · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoWe absolutely LOVE this preschool! The three teachers in the pre-school are fantastic - so thoughtful in their curriculum and SO full of love for the children. We love that it is a combination of montessori style and classical learning. An added bonus is that the classroom itself is beautiful - it has high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and is extremely organized. The extended aftercare program and timing is…
Sadie Jameson · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoI would give Star of the Sea Preschool 10 stars if it were possible. We are having a wonderful experience there with our little one who comes home happy every day, excited to share everything she has learned. The program includes Montessori, learning letters and numbers, playing, reading stories, learning Spanish, and some religion. The teachers are first rate, incredibly warm, kind, and professional. The facility is…
Katherine Harrison · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoI absolutely loved our experience at Star of the Sea Preschool! Both of my boys attended for the past few years, and it has been such a wonderful journey. The team of teachers is truly special, they complement one another beautifully, each bringing their own expertise and knowledge, which creates such a well-rounded learning environment. I really appreciate how the program includes so much: Spanish immersion,…
Gabriella Merlonetti · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGetting there
360 Ninth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118
Questions about Star of the Sea Preschool
Is Star of the Sea Preschool licensed?
Yes. Star of the Sea Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384001604), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Star of the Sea Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Star of the Sea Preschool, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Star of the Sea Preschool take?
Star of the Sea Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Star of the Sea Preschool cost?
Star of the Sea Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
