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Little School, The

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

1520 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Visit website ↗(415) 567-0430Directions ↗Licensed for 125
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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: 4/23/2025 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

The Little School is a relationship-based, inclusive preschool located in San Francisco. The school serves children from two years old through transitional kindergarten.

Philosophy
relationship-based, inclusive
Ages served
Two- & Three-Year-Olds, Three- & Four-Year-Olds, Four- & Five-Year-Olds, Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Programs

  • •Two- & Three-Year-Olds
  • •Three- & Four-Year-Olds
  • •Four- & Five-Year-Olds
  • •Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
  • •Woods
  • •Summer

Highlights

  • ✓Relationship-based approach
  • ✓Inclusive community
  • ✓Transitional Kindergarten program
  • ✓Woods program

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor facilities, Religious affiliation. Ask the preschool directly.

Summarized by AI from the preschool's own website (Jun 24, 2026). Not written or verified by PreschoolWise — confirm details directly with the program.

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