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Petite Explorer Preschool

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

722 South Van Ness, San Francisco, CA 94110

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
1/28/2025
Total visits
3

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

Petite Explorer Preschool operates two locations in San Francisco's Mission District and NOPA neighborhood, founded by a family for families. The school is inspired by Reggio-Emilia approach and Project Based Learning, emphasizing child-centered exploration in safe and nurturing environments.

Philosophy
Children are competent, curious, and creative. The school's mission is to provide each student the opportunity to explore, question, discover, and learn through safe and nurturing relationships and supportive environments. Environment is set up with designated learning areas and open-ended materials to support children's natural curiosity.

Programs

  • •Reggio-Emilia inspired curriculum
  • •Project Based Learning (PBL)

Highlights

  • ✓Two locations in San Francisco (Mission District and NOPA)
  • ✓Voted one of San Francisco's best Early Educators for 2024
  • ✓Experienced teachers dedicated to craft, students and community
  • ✓Documentation of students' work and progress

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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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