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Book a Tour Online,
Visit Our School &
Family Interview
Schedule a visit to our San Francisco or Palo Alto campus and see the classroom environment in person.
Welcome to our community
Admissions for our multilingual Montessori community
Explore Montessori education with Mandarin and Spanish immersion for children 18 months through kindergarten in San Francisco and Palo Alto.
Small children. A brighter tomorrow.
Curious
Confident
Kind
Confident
Kind
A clear path forward
From first question to enrollment, the process should feel simple.
Families begin by visiting the campus, then complete the application and family interview process. We guide you through each step with care.
Book a Tour Online,
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Apply Online
Submit an application for the current school year when your family is ready to move forward.
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Next Steps
Families are contacted with the admission decision, enrollment details, and any next steps needed.
Deciding on a school is personal.
Whether you are ready to apply or still comparing programs, schedules, and campuses, you are welcome. A visit is the best way to see whether Casa dei Bambini is the right fit for your child.
Investment
Tuition options, explained clearly.
Transparent costs, no hidden surprises. Tuition depends on your child’s age, campus, attendance days, and daily schedule.
2026-2027 Academic Year
$18,850-$26,150
Annual tuition range, depending on program and schedule.
- $4,000 tuition deposit due at enrollment and applied toward annual tuition.
- After the deposit, tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments of $1,485-$2,215.
- A 10% sibling discount is available for families with more than one child enrolled.
- Optional extended care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. is available for an additional fee.
- Required weekly Gymsport physical education is billed separately at $150 per installment.
A rich Montessori experience
What is included?
Our program nurtures the whole child through language, culture, creativity, movement, care, and real-world exploration.
English, Spanish & Mandarin Immersion
French Program
Music / Choir
Playing instruments
Gardening
Cooking
Martial Arts
Geography
Art
Nature
Sciences
Exploration
Organic snacks
Toddler self-care support
Reading / Writing Proficiency
Questions
We have answered what families most often wonder.
Ask us about program fit, schedules, tuition, or campus availability.
Admissions: email@cdeib.com · (650) 473-9401
What is Casa dei Bambini tuition?
2026-2027 academic-year tuition ranges from $18,850 to $26,150, depending on your child's age, campus, attendance days, and daily schedule. The $4,000 tuition deposit is applied toward the annual tuition and is due at enrollment. After the deposit, the remaining tuition is paid in 10 monthly installments ranging from $1,485 to $2,215.
What is included?
The Casa dei Bambini school experience includes English, Spanish and Mandarin immersion, a French program, music/choir, playing instruments, reading/writing proficiency, gardening, cooking, martial arts, geography, cultural exposure, art, nature, sciences, exploration, nutritional snacks, and gentle potty-learning support for toddlers when developmentally ready. Required weekly Gymsport physical education is billed separately.
Is extended care optional?
Yes. Extended care from 3:00-5:00 p.m. is optional and available for an additional fee.
Are there extra required charges?
Yes, a small fee for our Gymsport physical-education program is part of the school experience and is billed separately at $150 per installment.
Are there application or enrollment fees?
Submitting the online application is free. The $100 application fee per family is due only after the interview, classroom observation, and faculty meeting, if you choose to continue with enrollment. The first-year enrollment fee is $640 per child, and the second-year enrollment fee is $340. Fees are waived beginning in the third year of enrollment. Please contact us if you have questions about the fees that apply to your family.
Do you offer an affiliation-based tuition benefit?
Yes. Families affiliated with select local employers and educational institutions may qualify for reduced tuition. Eligible families receive a $150 reduction on each of the 10 academic-year tuition installments, for a total annual benefit of $1,500. The $4,000 tuition deposit remains unchanged and is applied toward annual tuition. Verification of current employment or enrollment is required. Contact Admissions for eligibility details.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Casa dei Bambini School is non-sectarian and admits students on a non-discriminatory basis. Admission is open without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, behavior, age, ancestry, English-language proficiency, academic achievement, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, immigration status, or citizenship status.
Casa dei Bambini admits students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
Ready when you are
Let’s talk about what matters most to your family.
Our team can answer questions about toddler, primary, kindergarten, Mandarin and Spanish immersion, schedule options, tuition, campus availability, and the admissions process.