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Potrero Kids Third

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

810 Illinois Street, San Francisco, CA 94107

Visit website ↗(415) 550-3300Directions ↗Licensed for 64
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/3/2025
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

Potrero Kids is a year-round, Spanish immersion dual-campus preschool in San Francisco's Potrero Hill and Dogpatch neighborhoods. The program uses a play- and project-based, child-centered curriculum with family-style meals included for full-day care.

Philosophy
Project-based curriculum where children lead the way; each child's social, emotional, cognitive, expressive and physical development should be enhanced and fostered each day; children learn best through play and access to a dynamic, enriching environment.
Ages served
At least 24 months old (2 years) by September 1 and not yet enrolled in kindergarten
Meals
Family-style meals included

Programs

  • •Spanish immersion
  • •Play- and project-based learning
  • •Field trips
  • •Spirit days

Highlights

  • ✓Spanish immersion program
  • ✓Dual campuses in Potrero Hill and Dogpatch
  • ✓Full-day care with family-style meals included
  • ✓Strong community engagement with parent-organized events

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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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