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Slippery Fish Initiative, INC.-Infant

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Ages
Infants (0–2 yrs)
Teacher ratio
1:4 (CA min)

999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

Visit website ↗(415) 317-9038Directions ↗Licensed for 23
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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: 4/18/2024 (2 total).

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

About this preschool

Slippery Fish is a vibrant, nonprofit cooperative preschool in San Francisco with play-based, nature-based outdoor programs for children starting at 12 months. The community emphasizes collective family participation, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Philosophy
Play-based, nature-based approach with emphasis on cooperative community involvement where families actively participate in their children's early learning experience outside the home
Ages served
Starting at 12 months
Outdoor
Outdoor classrooms and nature-based program

Programs

  • •Play-based preschool
  • •Developmental Playgroups in partnership with San Francisco's Department of Early Childhood
  • •Early Learning for All program

Highlights

  • ✓Cooperative preschool model with active family participation
  • ✓Nature-based outdoor classrooms
  • ✓Nonprofit organization serving diverse community
  • ✓Partnership with San Francisco's Department of Early Childhood

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