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Associated Students Children's Center - Preschool

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

1650 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132

Visit website ↗(415) 338-2403Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
5
Complaint visits
5
Last visit
4/8/2025
Total visits
12

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

Associated Students Children's Center is a university-affiliated early childhood education center serving student parents seeking affordable, high-quality childcare on a sliding scale fee basis. The center operates year-round, Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with separate programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

Philosophy
Educational philosophy draws upon a variety of educational approaches to support each child's optimum growth and development. Children are viewed as natural researchers who are innately curious and intrinsically motivated to search for meaning by wondering, exploring, and interacting with the world around them and engaging in relationships with others.
Ages served
4 months to 5 years (Infant-Toddler program: 4 months to 3 years; Preschool program: 3-5 years)
Hours
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, year-round

Programs

  • •Infant-Toddler program (4 months to 3 years)
  • •Preschool program (3-5 years)
  • •Full and part-time childcare schedules

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accreditation standards with ratios exceeding state licensing requirements
  • ✓Sliding scale tuition based on student status and family income
  • ✓Federal and state grant funding available (CCAMPIS and State Preschool Program)
  • ✓Year-round operations matching university enrollment periods

Not stated on their website: Outdoor play facilities or outdoor curriculum, Meals and snacks, Specific daily schedule or routines, Special programs or enrichment activities. Ask the preschool directly.

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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