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Creative Gardens

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

1429 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit website ↗(415) 577-8389Directions ↗Licensed for 56
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
4/11/2025
Total visits
8

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

Creative Gardens is a high-quality preschool and childcare center serving children from 2 months to 5 years old with three age-based programs. The facility offers full-time, year-round care with a curriculum focused on social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.

Philosophy
Program uniquely designed around child's growth and focuses on the 4 keys to early childhood development (social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical). Curriculum is a balanced mix of Montessori, Reggio, and play-based programs with focus on school readiness.
Ages served
2 months to 5 years (Infant: 6 weeks - 1.5 years; Toddler: 1.5 - 2.5 years; Preschooler: 2.5 - 5 years)
Hours
7:30 am to 6 pm, full-time only, year-round

Programs

  • •Infant program
  • •Toddler program
  • •Preschool/PreK program
  • •Chinese Mandarin class

Highlights

  • ✓Low teacher-to-student ratios
  • ✓Large and modern facility
  • ✓Chinese Mandarin bilingual instruction
  • ✓Enrichment programs included

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals/snacks, Outdoor play areas, Teacher qualifications, Specific enrichment programs. 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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