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Kai Ming-North Beach Children's Center (Inf)

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

1170 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133

Visit website ↗(415) 982-4777Directions ↗Licensed for 8
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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: 9/12/2024 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

North Beach Center is a dual language demonstration site serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 3 months to 5 years in two classrooms with 42 children. Teachers strengthen children's home language alongside English skills, and the center includes a children's library for classroom use and family book borrowing.

Philosophy
Teachers work with families to strengthen children's home language as well as English skills. The center emphasizes Developmentally Appropriate Practice and Research-Based Curriculum through Creative Curriculum and Project Approach.
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 Partnership & Engagement
  • •Resources and Referral
  • •Parent Education

Highlights

  • ✓Dual language demonstration site
  • ✓Children's library for families to borrow books
  • ✓Free nutritious meal services
  • ✓Diverse environment

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Teacher ratio, Curriculum details beyond Creative Curriculum and Project Approach, Specific outdoor features. 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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