Maria Montessori School vs. Mission Montessori - San Francisco

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.

Goals of a Montessori education is 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; and to provide a cross-cultural environment in which the foundations of global peace may be laid.

Our Mission is Montessori. Through Montessori education, we help each child become a passionate member of the human community who is confident, creative, and flourishing.

At Mission Montessori, you`ll find a home away from home and a community of educators and fellow parents passionate about Montessori education. We`re dedicated to providing a high quality educational experience for our students and families in an intimate environment that meets the developmental, social, and academic needs of our students.

Our goal each day is for our students to walk away feeling satisfied from hard work, enthralled with new discoveries, and inspired to continue on their journey as lifelong learners.