Whole-Child Learning Rooted in Creativity, Curiosity, & Purposeful Play
Arts-Centered Montessori Preschool in Glen Park, San Francisco, for Children Ages 2 ½ to 6
A small, intentional preschool. A community for growing hearts and minds.
Authentic Montessori
We stay true to Montessori principles, creating a prepared environment where children learn through purposeful work, independence, and meaningful choice.
Mixed-Age Classroom
Our classroom brings children ages 2½ to 6 together, so younger children are inspired by older peers, while older children build leadership, patience, and empathy through helping others.
Trained & Trusted Educators
Little Eden is a licensed, participating ELFA school, with AMI and AMS-trained educators and Positive Discipline-certified teachers on staff.
Our philosophy
We believe learning happens through both heart and hand.
From our classroom to our partnership with families, everything we do at Little Eden is grounded in the philosophy that learning should be joyful, meaningful, and full of discovery.
The Little Eden Program
Heart-Filled, Hands-On Education & Development
We know how much you want your child to thrive, not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and creatively. Our classroom brings together authentic Montessori lessons, purposeful play, daily art, outdoor exploration, and weekly music and movement, with healthy meals and snacks included.
Along the way, children grow more confident caring for themselves and their environment, find new ways to express their ideas, and learn to navigate friendships with empathy.
Admissions & Tuition
Your Family's Path to Little Eden
Admissions is a chance for us to get to know your child and family, and for you to get to know us. We're here to answer your questions every step of the way.
Tours are offered from late September through early December, and again from late January until enrollment for the following school year is full. As a participating ELFA school, we're also happy to help families explore tuition support through Wu Yee Children's Services or Children's Council.
Our Training & Credentials
Our educators bring formal Montessori training and a deep understanding of how children learn, develop, and grow.
Positive Discipline-Certified
Transformational Parenting Coach
AMS Trained
AMI Trained
Participating ELFA School
What Families Are Saying About Little Eden
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"Making the switch to Little Eden has been transformative for our family. The intentional and considered coordination between teachers and parents to foster growth and independence is amazing, along with their insightful observations and helpful recommendations. I greatly appreciate the open communication between families and teachers."
-Joy and Corey
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"If I was going to say anything about LE it would be what a wonderful job you did fostering community for parents and caregivers. Kids are excellent eaters and I give a huge credit to your farm to table approach and involving kids in food prep."
-Monika A.
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"We love Little Eden. Every day our daughter tells us about her adventures and we're able to follow along in the app so we always have things to talk about at dinner. Michelle and team run a tight ship and the parent experience is amazing - we can autopay on the app, we know the schedule months in advance, and our daughter receives loads of enrichment activities like gymnastics, music, and of course she loves feeding Bessie and helping prep snack. We feel great knowing she's receiving excellent care and learning how to be independent in a setting that reinforces our family values."
-Jose P.
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"We had a wonderful experience at Little Eden that spanned 4 years. Our children developed a remarkable, newfound confidence in taking initiative and building independence, and hearing their excitement about choosing their own tasks was incredible. On top of that, they made lifelong friends during their time there."
-The Lawrence’s
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"Little Eden is a place where intentionality meets nurturing, and exploration gives rise to agency. Little Eden helped our daughter grow in her thoughtfulness, confidence, and consideration of others. She is carrying Little Eden’s spirit now at her elementary school and thriving!"
-Hinata’s family
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"Little Eden is a magical place. I knew it would be the perfect fit for our daughter the moment I walked in and saw fresh jasmine in a vase at the snack table. This year we have two children attending and we get to watch them learn and grow together in this special space. They both tell me that their favorite thing about school is their teachers, all of whom are incredibly generous with their attention, kindness, and expertise."
-Chloe, mom to Maya and Dez
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"Little Eden is incredibly intentional in everything they do. It’s obvious the moment you walk in to the warm and inviting space: the children are calm, joyful, and clearly so well seen and celebrated for who they are as individuals. We’ve been amazed to see how much independence children can be empowered to have at such a young age, and the positive impact this has on their confidence. We feel so lucky to have found Little Eden! It is a very special place, and it's beautiful to see how the children bloom in this environment."
-Kate
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"Little Eden is truly the garden where children are nurtured and blossom. With an incredible 3:12 teacher-to-child ratio, Michelle and her team are exceptionally attentive; they truly take the time to know both your child and your family. The teachers also work pure magic—they have an extraordinary gift for helping children calm down through big emotions and gently guiding them through anything. Beyond academic fundamentals like reading, writing, and math, our boys learned life skills: sewing, growing tomatoes, caring for caterpillars, and exploring different cultures."
-Sirisha and Varun
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"Michelle and her team strike the perfect balance of thoughtful communication, healthy challenge, and independence, and they bring an enthusiastic, caring spirit to the classroom every single day. Little Eden has been the warmest, most welcoming place for our children to grow up.”
-Annalie
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"We loved our time at Little Eden! Our daughter took to the school right away. Her teachers paid attention to what she specifically needed in her development. She came out much more confident, with stronger social, language, and motor skills, and at home we saw more perseverance and focus (and a lot more crafting!). The school was great about communication, with frequent updates and quick replies on Brightwheel, easy conversations at drop-off, and longer check-ins a few times a year. "
-Adam
Support That Grows With Your Family
A child's growth is best supported when their family feels supported, too. Led by Little Eden founder Michelle, Root Parent Education & Coaching helps your family navigate early childhood with practical, values-aligned, science-informed strategies.
