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Mission Head Start - Valencia Gardens

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

380 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

Visit website ↗(415) 552-0169Directions ↗Licensed for 36
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/19/2024
Total visits
6

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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Mission Head Start - Valencia Gardens is a part-day preschool program serving ages 3-5 years old as part of MNC's federally-funded Head Start services. The program provides nutritious meals and operates with an 8 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio across 10 locations throughout San Francisco.

Philosophy
MNC provides nurturing early learning environments that reflect the values, language and cultural identity of the children served. Teachers intentionally promote and support dual language learning (Spanish & English) and actively engage children with age-appropriate, stimulating experiences to bring about optimal learning for all children to grow to their fullest potential.
Ages served
Ages 3-5 years old
Meals
Nutritious meals: breakfast, lunch and snack

Programs

  • •Creative Curriculum
  • •Alpha Friends Literacy
  • •School Readiness
  • •Screenings

Highlights

  • ✓Dual language learning (Spanish & English)
  • ✓8 to 1 student-to-teacher ratio
  • ✓10 locations throughout San Francisco
  • ✓Culturally responsive programming

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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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