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Cornerstone Academy

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

1943 Lawton Street, San Francisco, CA 94122

Visit website ↗(415) 665-9747Directions ↗Licensed for 60
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/22/2025
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 2026-01-12). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Cornerstone Academy serves children ages 2.5-8 years old in the Bay Area, offering preschool through middle school education with a focus on joyful, collaborative learning. The school emphasizes personalized attention, creativity, critical thinking, and cultural enrichment through Chinese language and traditions.

Philosophy
Learning should be a joyful journey where children explore new ideas, discover their passions, and build lasting friendships through hands-on activities and creative lessons. The school fosters creativity, critical thinking, and resilience while ensuring personalized support for academic and social success through strong home-school partnerships.
Ages served
2.5 - 5 Years Old (Preschool); Kindergarten to 5th Grade; 6th to 8th Grade (Middle School)
Outdoor
Safe, engaging playground

Programs

  • •Chinese language instruction (Cantonese in Preschool and Kindergarten; Mandarin from 1st-8th grade)
  • •Chinese cultural traditions and heritage exploration
  • •Collaborative learning emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving

Highlights

  • ✓Serving the Bay Area for 50 years since 1975
  • ✓Smaller class sizes for personalized attention
  • ✓Modern classrooms, cafeteria, and safe playground
  • ✓Private convenient parking for easy drop-off

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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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