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St.Thomas The Apostle Pre&K Lrng Ctr

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

710 - 40th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Visit website ↗(415) 387-5511Directions ↗Licensed for 75
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
2
Last visit
3/14/2025
Total visits
7

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. Thomas the Apostle Preschool and Pre-K Learning Center serves children ages 2–6 in San Francisco's outer Richmond District and is licensed by California and accredited by WCEA and WASC. The center offers a full-year program using High-Scope curriculum with enrichment activities including soccer, music, Spanish, and Chinese.

Philosophy
Committed to the mission of the Church by providing a quality and age-appropriate learning environment that nurtures the development of the whole child. The center believes every child is capable, valuable, and unique, and aims to prepare students to be productive, socially aware global citizens through a 'Learning Through Fun' journey.
Ages served
2–6 years old
Hours
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Religious
Catholic; partner school with Saint Monica-Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish

Programs

  • •Soccer
  • •Music
  • •Spanish
  • •Chinese
  • •High-Scope curriculum
  • •Handwriting Without Tears (Pre-K)

Highlights

  • ✓Highly qualified staff with numerous years of early childhood education experience
  • ✓Full-year program
  • ✓No toilet training requirements
  • ✓15% discount for families with children enrolled in both Saint Thomas and Saint Monica School

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