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Russian Hill Academy

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

1520 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit website ↗(415) 260-0393Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

✓ Clean licensing record

No citations or complaint visits on file with state licensing as of 2025-09-29. Last licensing visit: 11/12/2024 (1 total).

Source: California Dept. of Social Services, Community Care Licensing (updated 2025-09-29). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Russian Hill School is an early childhood program serving children ages 2-6 through an innovative arts and project-based curriculum. The school has been engaging young minds in San Francisco and supporting the transition to Kindergarten for over 40 years.

Philosophy
Addresses the social, emotional, and educational needs of children through an environment where kids engage their imagination, foster their creativity, and build a well-rounded love of learning through holistic exposure to early years literacy, numeracy, science, nature, and all the arts.
Ages served
2-6 years

Highlights

  • ✓Arts and project-based curriculum
  • ✓Over 40 years serving San Francisco families
  • ✓Kindergarten transition support
  • ✓Holistic approach including literacy, numeracy, science, nature, and arts

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