Potrero Hill Montessori School
1701 17TH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 42% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 Not Regulated Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:12 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2), and Parent Communication & Policies (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 25, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 01212 Reporting Requirement (D) Upon the Occurrence, During the Operation of the Child Care Center of Any of the Events Specified in (d)(1) Below, a Report Shall Be Made to The…CCR 101212(d)
due date,3/26/2026. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on the observation, interview and records review, the facility did not comply with the section cited above that not reporting the unusual incident to the Licensing Office, which poses /posed immediate health, safety , or personal rights risk to the persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- The Licensee Shall Provide Care and Supervision … Meet the Children's Needs. (1) No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without... Supervision Shall Include Visual Observation. This…CCR 101229(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Nov 17, 20251 Finding1 Important
- The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair ... (1) The Licensee Shall Take Measures to Keep the Center Free of Flies, Other Insects, and Rodents. The…HSC 101238(a)(1)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jul 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Personal Rights (a)The Licensee Shall Ensure That Each Child Is Accorded the Following Personal Rights: (2) To Be Accorded Safe, Healthful and Comfortable Accommodations,…CCR 101223(a)(2)
(POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
Jun 5, 20242 Findings2 Important
- CCR 101216.3(a) 01216.3 Teacher-Child Ratio (A) There Shall Be a Ratio of One Teacher Visually Observing and Supervising No More Than 12 Children in Attendance, Except As…
s to meet the teacher and children ratio at all time on or before June 19, 2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on observation, interviews and record review, the facility did not comply with the waiver requirements issued by the Department. Sometimes, the facility operates out of ratio at the park, which posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
- 01428 Personal Care Services (b)The Infant Shall Be Kept Clean and Dry at All Times. This Requirement Is Not Met as Evidenced By: The Director Would Provide TheCCR 101428(b)
s to keep the children in care clean at all time on or before June 19, 2024. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Based on interviews and available informattion, the facility did not comply with the section cited above that the facility left the child in care in soiled clothing, which poses / posed a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
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