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Mission Head Start-Mission Bay Child Dev. Ctr.

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

152 Berry Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Visit website ↗(415) 856-0650Directions ↗Licensed for 48
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
0
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
4/25/2025
Total visits
5

Citations are part of routine licensing oversight and range from minor (Type B) to serious (Type A). A citation alone doesn't mean a program is unsafe — read the full reports for context.

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2026-03-09). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Mission Head Start-Mission Bay Child Development Center provides comprehensive early care and education services across 10 campuses in San Francisco neighborhoods, serving 280 preschool children ages 3-5 and 82 infants and toddlers. The program is funded by Head Start and emphasizes authentic inclusion of children's home languages, cultural identities, and family values.

Philosophy
MNC provides nurturing early childhood learning environments that strive to authentically include the values, home languages, and cultural identities of the children served. Teachers actively engage children in age-appropriate, stimulating experiences to bring about optimal learning for all children to grow to their fullest potential. MNC is committed to ongoing dialogue with children, families, and staff to develop skills that actively challenge bias and disrupt systemic inequities.
Ages served
3-5 years (preschool) and infants/toddlers

Programs

  • •Head Start
  • •Early Head Start
  • •San Francisco Quality Connections program
  • •Project Commotion activities

Highlights

  • ✓10 campuses across Mission, Excelsior, Bayview Hunter's Point, and Mission Bay neighborhoods
  • ✓Comprehensive services including education, health, nutrition, and disabilities support
  • ✓ECERS and CLASS quality assessments
  • ✓Parent engagement and school readiness focus

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