San Anselmo Montessori School has been serving the cognitive developmental and emotional needs of children two years and ten months to six years of age since 1971.
A childs growth is positively influenced through a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
SAMS is committed to individualized education, allowing a child the freedom to develop at his or her own pace.
Our environment provides a varying degree of challenge from which a child may, with guidance, choose work according to their level of development.
Our goal is to provide a stimulating and safe environment in which children develop a love of learning, a high sense of self-esteem, and to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
San Anselmo Montessori School believe that childrens education is a responsibility school and parents share.
There is a real family atmosphere, and the sense of a community at work for the best possible school.
We care about our children, our staff and each other.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Average class size: 40 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1971
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
4%
Average Class Size
40 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- San Anselmo Montessori School has been serving the cognitive developmental and emotional needs of children two years and ten months to six years of age since 1971.
- A childs growth is positively influenced through a warm, caring and nurturing environment.
- SAMS is committed to individualized education, allowing a child the freedom to develop at his or her own pace.
- Our environment provides a varying degree of challenge from which a child may, with guidance, choose work according to their level of development.
- Our goal is to provide a stimulating and safe environment in which children develop a love of learning, a high sense of self-esteem, and to acquire the basic skills necessary for a lifetime of learning.
- San Anselmo Montessori School believe that childrens education is a responsibility school and parents share.
- There is a real family atmosphere, and the sense of a community at work for the best possible school.
- We care about our children, our staff and each other.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for San Anselmo Montessori School?
The application deadline for San Anselmo Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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