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Little Bee Preschool --- Our Mandarin Chinese nature-based curriculum is a unique blend of Reggio-Emilia and Montessori. Presidio Park is just a few steps away from our school, and we use the natural landscape as our classroom during our daily outings. Other outings include Crissy Field East...
Just Kids Preschool - Chinese Immersion School
5727 Geary Blvd, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Starting at $2200/mo
Full time tuition per month: $2100
Part-time (3 days a week): $1650
Part-time (2 days a week): $1200
Just Kids Preschool is a new CHINESE IMMERSION PRESCHOOL in CENTRAL RICHMOND DISTRICT. Our philosophy is a blend of Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf and HighScope. We are a small family owned...
TEACHING TOTS PRESCHOOL, INC.
939 IRVING STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
We believe that children are best nurtured in a safe and loving environment. Our activities are designed to provide emotional, social, physical and cognitive growth, essential in preparing children for kindergarten. We are open all year-round from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday thru Friday full-time only.
The Congregation Beth Sholom Family Preschool enriches the lives of young children and their families by providing opportunities for learning, creativity, exploration, and curiosity. Our school is inspired by the principles of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education. It is our belief...
SUNSHINE PRESCHOOL CENTER
650 ANDOVER STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Preschool and Daycare center located in Bernal Heights San Francisco. Our preschool has an outdoor space and lots of available parks around. Our classroom has lots of natural light and a safe space for our kids to play. Our goal is for our children to feel safe, develop a love for learning, and...
Building Kidz of San Francisco on 20th Ave- DUPLICATE
1214 20th Avenue, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Starting at $2500/mo
Building Kidz on 20th Ave is proud to provide our community high-quality infant, toddler and preschool care. Our mission is to deliver a world class preschool experience resulting in children that love learning, connect with the performing arts, and demonstrate accelerated development of their...
Private, non-profit preschool founded to provide young children with a developmental, child-centered preschool experience. We have a robust Discounted Tuition Program; Our goal is to make The Little School accessible to all children and families who are committed to the mission of the School.
The...
Welcome to Montessori Children’s House of the West Coast (MCH), a unique and joyful Montessori preschool in San Francisco. The Montessori method is rooted in a deep respect for children’s natural desire to learn and celebrates the distinct qualities of each child.
Step into our classrooms and you...
We are a play-based supportive Spanish Immersion preschool and focus on school readiness in an organic way which encourages children to learn at their own developmentally appropriate pace. We value trust, safety, communication, diversity, and security. Our educators at Banana Fana Preschool use...
Guidepost Montessori at Fort Mason
3741 Buchanan St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
At Guidepost Montessori, we design childcare and education programs to empower independence.
From building a solid foundation in literacy and math as a preschooler to deepening knowledge and building time management skills in elementary—we provide individualized support, intentional hands-on...
Our preschool curriculum allows our children to thrive and introduces language, math, science, and social skills in a way that encourages learning at every child's own pace. Our proprietary performing art curriculum integrates music, dance and theater into our age appropriate development standards...
STS. PETER AND PAUL-LAURA VICUNA PRE-KINDERGARTEN
660 FILBERT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Located in the heart of North Beach, the Pre-K was established in 1987 to inspire an early love of learning and prepare children for kindergarten. Our teaching team utilizes a variety of teaching methods to create a safe and stimulating environment in which children can develop their intellectual,...
Building Kidz of San Francisco at Sunset
2540 Taraval Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Our preschool curriculum allows our children to thrive and introduces language, math, science, and social skills in a way that encourages learning at every child's own pace. Our proprietary performing art curriculum integrates music, dance and theater into our age appropriate development standards...
Panda Children's Center offers both at our fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco, CA. With a stellar ratio of 1 teacher for every 6 students, we provide every child with the attention they need to thrive. This ensures the best possible development for the mind and body as well as...
Small World Child Care
2223 39th Ave., San Francisco, CA
Small World Child Care is a licensed Mandarin Immersion Family Child Care located in Sunset Area!
This is a safe, healthy and educational small world! We provide nutritious meals including breakfast, snacks, and lunch. Children communicate in Mandarin daily. They also develop their social,...
Tinycare Mission Bay
353 King Street, San Francisco, CA
Tinycare is a village of urban micro-centers that focus on infant, toddler, and preschool care. Our program offers a Mandarin bilingual curriculum for 18 - 41 month olds. We believe in creating intentional and natural environments that inspire whole-child development. Children participate in two...
San Francisco Montessori Academy
1283 22nd Ave 1566 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA
Our mission is to help parents build a strong foundation for their child's lifelong excellence through learning and play. Because we are the driving force behind your child's most formative years, we understand the importance of our role. We pride ourselves in the success and happiness of every...
Little Prodigy Daycare
455 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA
Little Prodigy Daycare started April 2014. I have previously worked at a home-based daycare and loved the experience. When I had my first daughter, I realized I wanted to stay home and be with her, so opening a daycare came to mind and that is how we started. I started studying early childhood...
Blueside Preschool
1019 ASHBURY STREET APT. 1, San Francisco, CA
Blueside Preschool is a Spanish Immersion program that offers early learning services to toddlers and preschool-age children. Curriculum adapts accordingly to children's needs, interests and learning styles. Daily activities include singing, movement, storytelling and group instruction. Outdoor...
Wind in the Willows
713 Monterey Boulevard, San Francisco, CA
WiTW is one of San Francisco's oldest preschool's. Nearing it's 50th year of serving young children, we are a small program that prides itself on giving parents a safe place to kick start their children's early learning journey. Our students come into a classroom specifically designed to promote...
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FAQs for finding preschools near you in San Francisco, CA
In 2025 what types of preschools can I find near me in San Francisco, CA?
There are two main types of preschool programs near you in San Francisco, CA. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in San Francisco, CA for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
What should I look for in a good preschool program near me in San Francisco, CA?
When you begin looking for preschools near me in San Francisco, CA, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in San Francisco, CA.
How can I find a preschool near me in San Francisco, CA?
When looking for a preschool near you in San Francisco, CA on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in San Francisco, CA who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.
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Average Rating5.0 / 5
Preschools in San Francisco, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 33 reviews of the 260 listed preschools.