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Gates And Bridges Preschool

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

1601 10th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122

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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 5/6/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Gates & Bridges Preschool is a full-time day care center in San Francisco's Inner Sunset that has served toddlers and preschoolers for over 35 years using Pikler and R.I.E. approaches. The program emphasizes emotional, social, physical, creative, and cognitive development within a safe, child-centered environment that prioritizes continuity and relationships among children, parents, and teachers.

Philosophy
Child-centered approach based on Emmi Pikler's methods and R.I.E. principles, emphasizing children's natural motivation to learn, supportive and stimulating atmosphere, and balance of various early childhood philosophies with attention to emotional, social, physical, creative and cognitive development.
Ages served
Toddlers and preschool children
Outdoor
Outdoor play is featured in the program

Highlights

  • ✓Founded in 1978 using Emmi Pikler methods
  • ✓Nonprofit program governed by Board of Directors with parent input
  • ✓Located in historic 'Big Blue House' since 1983
  • ✓Emphasizes continuity and intimate relationships among children, parents, and teachers

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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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