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Slippery Fish Initiative, INC.- Preschool

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

999 Brotherhood Way, San Francisco, CA 94132

Visit website ↗(415) 317-9038Directions ↗Licensed for 40
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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 cooperative preschool in San Francisco with play-based, nature-based programs for children starting at 12 months. The school emphasizes community engagement, with families actively participating in their children's learning while benefiting from mutual support and parent learning opportunities.

Philosophy
Play-based, nature-based learning with emphasis on community participation and collective contributions of families and staff to create a supportive, safe, and engaging environment.
Ages served
Starting at 12 months
Outdoor
Outdoor classrooms and nature-based program

Programs

  • •Play-based programs
  • •Nature-based program
  • •Developmental Playgroups in partnership with San Francisco's Department of Early Childhood

Highlights

  • ✓Cooperative preschool model with active family participation
  • ✓Outdoor classrooms
  • ✓Participates in Early Learning for All program
  • ✓Nonprofit organization

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