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L'Academy Preschool Sf Nob Hill

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

1868 Van Ness Avenue Unit 1, San Francisco, CA 94109

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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: 3/26/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

L'Academy Preschool in San Francisco's Nob Hill neighborhood offers full-time, year-round childcare and preschool for children ages 12 months to 6 years in a Mandarin immersion environment with English readiness skills. The program combines Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning approaches.

Philosophy
Help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of language and learning through a bilingual curriculum combining Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning to nurture each child's development.
Ages served
12 months to 6 years
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:30pm
Meals
Fresh, nutritious meals and snacks served daily

Programs

  • •Infant Daycare
  • •Toddler Program
  • •Preschool Program
  • •Pre-K/TK Program
  • •Mandarin Immersion with English language readiness
  • •Music/Performing Arts Enrichment

Highlights

  • ✓Mandarin immersion program with English readiness skills
  • ✓Fewer than 20 school closure days per year for dependable year-round care
  • ✓Low student-teacher ratio
  • ✓Participates in San Francisco ELFA tuition assistance program

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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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