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San Francisco School

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

300 Gaven, San Francisco, CA 94134

Visit website ↗(415) 239-5065Directions ↗Licensed for 90
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
9/11/2025
Total visits
4

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

The San Francisco School's preschool provides child-centered learning through joyful exploration, creativity, and hands-on discovery for three and four-year-olds. The program blends Montessori materials and approaches with inquiry-based learning and Reggio-Emilia philosophy.

Philosophy
Child-centered learning grounded in children's abilities and natural curiosity, blending Montessori materials and approaches with inquiry-based learning and Reggio-Emilia philosophy. Focus on social-emotional learning, practical life skills, play, outdoor exploration, and fostering independence, responsibility, and compassion.
Ages served
Three and four-year-olds
Outdoor
Expansive outdoor space with sandbox, climbing wall, play structures, tricycles, plants, flowers, and an avocado tree

Programs

  • •Practical Life activities
  • •Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • •Spanish specialist instruction
  • •Music specialist instruction
  • •Health & Wellness specialist instruction
  • •Gardening specialist instruction

Highlights

  • ✓Two classrooms with 22 students each and four teachers per classroom
  • ✓Montessori-based approach combined with Reggio-Emilia and inquiry-based learning
  • ✓Specialized instruction in Spanish, Music, Health & Wellness, and Gardening
  • ✓Emphasis on social-emotional learning with tools for self-regulation and conflict resolution

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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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