We've been attending Mills Montessori School for a little less than a school year. The principal enrolled our son very quickly, without placing us on a waiting list. She was very flexible and responded to our mid-year enrollment request promptly. We loved our experience at Mills Montessori and wouldn't have left if we hadn't decided to join a public school. I will only describe the pros here, as the cons were so minor that we were able to address them easily: * The school is located in a beautiful area, surrounded by mountains and eucalyptus trees. * The premises are spacious and well-equipped. They have a designated playground with a bouncy castle, a soccer field, and an assembly hall. * The security and check-in/check-out system are designed to ensure that your child is always in safe hands. You hand your child directly to the caregiver, sign them in, and are not allowed beyond the welcoming area. The caregiver greets your child by name and personally takes them to the classroom area, which is located away from the entrance and separated by the playground. * For check-out, the doors remain locked, and you must call ahead. A teacher will personally bring your child to you. * The school offers meals for kids throughout the day from a caterer. While this might sound standard, most daycares in San Francisco do not provide meals. I was 100% satisfied with this system, as safety and health are the most important factors for young children, even above educational programs. * Our first teacher, Ms. Yazmin, exceeded our expectations. She is young but very attentive and cares deeply about each child's individual personality. * The school also organized a variety of events for children and parents throughout the year. The respect the staff had for children, their needs, and overall discipline made us very happy. * Our son attended soccer classes. The school offers physical activities, language lessons, and other classes all within the premises, so there's no need to take your child elsewhere for extracurriculars. This level of convenience is a huge benefit for parents. We toured many schools in San Francisco (where we live, which is quite far from Mills), but none came close to what Mills offered, especially considering the tuition. All the daycares in SF we visited were dirty, cramped, and lacked outdoor spaces. The children were huddled into small areas, and you could easily enter the main room where the kids were playing directly from the street. Only a glass door of an old Victorian building separated random passersby from your child, who would spend the entire day in a confined space instead of running, exploring, and moving freely.