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Kai Ming Head Start-North Beach Center

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

1170 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Visit website ↗(415) 931-1088Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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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: 4/3/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Kai Ming Head Start-North Beach Center is a dual language demonstration site serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 3 months to 5 years in a diverse environment. The center operates two classrooms with 42 children and emphasizes strengthening children's home language alongside English skills.

Philosophy
Teachers work with families to strengthen children's home language as well as English skills through Creative Curriculum, Project Approach, and Dual Language Learning using Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Research-Based Curriculum.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years old
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor Playground
Meals
Free Nutritious Meal Services

Programs

  • •Creative Curriculum
  • •Project Approach
  • •Dual Language Learning
  • •Kindergarten Readiness
  • •Inclusion & Mental Health
  • •Early and Periodic Health Screening
  • •Health Education for Parents
  • •Nutrition Education for Parents
  • •Parent Education

Highlights

  • ✓Dual language demonstration site
  • ✓Cozy children's library for classroom activities and family book borrowing
  • ✓Comprehensive family services and parent partnership programs
  • ✓Very diverse environment

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