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Lone Mountain Children's Center

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

1806 Belles Street-Sf Presidio, San Francisco, CA 94129

Visit website ↗(415) 876-0057Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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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: 10/8/2024 (4 total).

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

About this preschool

Lone Mountain Children's Center is an independent, non-profit preschool founded in 1974 located in the Presidio, offering a three-year developmental program rooted in project- and theme-based learning. The curriculum blends structured, teacher-led learning with play-based experiences, with children spending at least one-third of each day outdoors.

Philosophy
Thoughtfully curated curriculum blending structured, teacher-led learning with play-based experiences. Children regularly break into small groups for projects and activities. Childhood is honored, families are valued, and the joy of learning is celebrated.
Ages served
Three-year developmental program
Outdoor
At least one-third of each day spent outdoors in expansive playground and tree-lined field

Programs

  • •Project- and theme-based learning
  • •Play-based and structured learning

Highlights

  • ✓Average student-teacher ratio of 6:1
  • ✓Long-tenured, dedicated teaching staff
  • ✓Unparalleled Presidio campus with thoughtfully designed buildings
  • ✓Warm, inclusive community

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