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Sfusd John Mclaren Early Ed. School (Preschool)

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

2055 Sunnydale Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94134

Visit website ↗(415) 469-4519Directions ↗Licensed for 96
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
3
1 serious (Type A)
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/22/2025
Total visits
6

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

John McLaren Early Education School is an SFUSD early education center serving PreK and TK students with a curriculum focused on hands-on, project-based learning. The school provides indoor and outdoor learning experiences designed to support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Philosophy
Creative Curriculum is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that features hands-on, project-based investigations as a pathway to learning. The school provides meaningful learning experiences that instill a passion for learning, with a balance of indoor and outdoor learning experiences and classroom learning centers to accommodate children of all learning styles.
Ages served
PreK and TK
Hours
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am-5:30 pm
Outdoor
Outdoor garden area where children learn and connect with nature. Children have opportunities to enjoy physical play in outdoor space, and on rainy days physical play occurs in movement room.

Programs

  • •TK program bridging preschool and kindergarten
  • •Creative Curriculum
  • •Hands-on, project-based investigations

Highlights

  • ✓Multiple subject credentialed teachers
  • ✓Outdoor garden area for nature learning
  • ✓Indoor movement room for physical play
  • ✓Diverse population of families and staff

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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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