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St. James Episcopal Church Nursery School

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

4620 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94118

Visit website ↗(415) 629-4195Directions ↗Licensed for 45
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
5/1/2025
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

St. James Preschool is a nonprofit, nonsectarian school founded in 1963 serving children ages 2 to 5 in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. The school emphasizes play-based, child-centered learning with an exceptional child-to-teacher ratio and offers full and half-day programs.

Philosophy
Creates a welcoming environment committed to building on, developing, and expanding the unique abilities of each child within an atmosphere of joy. Dedicated child-centered, play-based learning that fosters personal growth and respects each child's spirit.
Ages served
Ages 2 to 5

Programs

  • •Twos program
  • •Full day programs
  • •Half day programs
  • •Science in Nature
  • •Great Books Project (literacy)
  • •Music & Movement with Spanish integration

Highlights

  • ✓Small school with exceptional child-to-teacher ratio
  • ✓Nature Connections program in Marin Headlands (first of its kind for SF preschool)
  • ✓Great Books Project with curated home-lending library
  • ✓Warm, genuine community with involved parents

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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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