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Room To Grow Preschool, The

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

3786 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94110

Visit website ↗(415) 826-9598Directions ↗Licensed for 26
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
4
2 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/22/2025
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 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Room To Grow Preschool's San Francisco location is situated at 3786 Mission Street between Bernal Heights and Glen Park, offering easy access to city resources and nearby parks. The school emphasizes outdoor learning, movement exploration, music, yoga, storytelling, cooking, and projects emerging from children's interests.

Philosophy
Reggio Emilia inspired approach focusing on children's intrinsic motivation to explore, question, investigate, and experiment. The outdoor space is an extension of the classroom where children move freely in and out for the majority of the day. Teachers bring unique interests to facilitate learning through community-driven projects.
Outdoor
Outdoor space is an extension of the classroom with children able to move freely in and out for the majority of the day. Projects often extend outside. Children explore local neighborhoods, Canyon in Glen Park, plant nursery on Bayshore, and several local parks.

Programs

  • •Movement exploration
  • •Music and singing
  • •Yoga
  • •Storytelling and story dictation
  • •Cooking and baking
  • •Community-driven projects

Highlights

  • ✓Steps from three MUNI lines connecting to beach and Civic Center
  • ✓Access to nearby BART for trips to Fairy Land in Oakland and Children's Discovery Museum in San Jose
  • ✓Diverse and talented teaching team
  • ✓Indoor-outdoor learning integrated throughout the day

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher-child ratio, Meals provided, Enrollment deadline. Ask the preschool directly.

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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