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Wind In The Willows Preschool, The

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Ages
Ages 2–5
Teacher ratio
1:12 (CA min)

12200 Del Oro Street, Boron, CA 93516

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/3/2025
Total visits
4

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Wind in the Willows is a play-based preschool in San Francisco's Sunnyside neighborhood that has served families since 1973. The school emphasizes learning through hands-on play, creative expression, and outdoor exploration with a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio.

Philosophy
Young children learn by doing — building with blocks, mixing colors, climbing, pretending, asking questions. Our play-based curriculum is built around that truth. Every day includes time for creative expression, outdoor exploration, music and movement, pre-reading and pre-math, and unstructured play where real friendships form. We follow a consistent daily routine that gives children both freedom and the comfort of knowing what comes next.
Ages served
Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years
Hours
Drop-off 8:30 AM, pick-up at 5:00 PM. Kinder Prep available Monday through Friday until 1:00 PM. Extended care available until 5:00 PM.
Outdoor
Private outdoor yard with sandbox, climbing structure, and garden space
Meals
Nut-free facility

Programs

  • •Preschool (ages 2 1/2 to 5, available 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week)
  • •Kinder Prep / Transitional Kindergarten (ten children or fewer, Monday through Friday until 1:00 PM)
  • •Extended Care (until 5:00 PM)
  • •Summer camp (June)

Highlights

  • ✓1:6 teacher-to-student ratio
  • ✓Play-based curriculum focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
  • ✓Year-round enrollment with no application deadline
  • ✓Nut-free facility

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Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 23, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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