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Sherith Israel Preschool

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

2266 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Visit website ↗(415) 346-1720Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
7/28/2025
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 2026-03-30). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

Sherith Israel Preschool is a community-based Jewish program that welcomes all families and spends the majority of its day outdoors at local parks and neighborhood locations. The program features a nature-based curriculum using the Jewish calendar to explore connections between humans and nature.

Philosophy
Children flourish when their natural sense of wonder, awe and curiosity is encouraged through play and experimentation. The preschool embraces an innovative nature-based approach with an earth-based philosophy, viewing students as stewards of the planet and citizens of their city. Rituals are used as powerful tools to create school culture, belonging, and community. Curriculum is developed by highly trained educators and uses the Jewish calendar to examine connections between humans and nature.
Outdoor
Spend the majority of the day outdoors (rain or shine) at local parks and neighborhood locations. Beautiful historical building with natural classrooms, urban gardens, and classroom pets used during extreme weather. Family field trips and walking trips around the neighborhood included.
Religious
Jewish

Programs

  • •Preschool
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Tot Shabbat dinners
  • •Weekly Shabbat services
  • •Holiday parties and community events

Highlights

  • ✓Nature-based curriculum with earth-based approach to early childhood education
  • ✓Celebrates Jewish holidays including Shabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu b'Shvat, Purim, Passover, and Shavuot
  • ✓Highly trained professional educators with daily communication to families
  • ✓Community-immersed program with family participation encouraged

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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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