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Telegraph Hill Parent Participation Nursery

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

1401 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94109

Visit website ↗(415) 359-0193Directions ↗Licensed for 28
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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: 8/20/2025 (3 total).

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

About this preschool

Telegraph Hill Cooperative Nursery School (TelHi Co-op) is a parent participation preschool serving children ages 2 to 5 years old (preschool to TK) in San Francisco since 1954. The school emphasizes play-based, child-centered learning and community building among families.

Philosophy
TelHi Co-op offers children the freedom to choose activities that meet their developmental needs and interests. We believe that play is the key to a child's social, physical, emotional and intellectual development. Our child-centered and nurturing atmosphere creates a positive first school experience to help children develop to the best of their abilities.
Ages served
2 to 5 years old (Preschool to TK)
Outdoor
Uses Helen Wills Playground for activities

Programs

  • •Full-day programs
  • •Half-day programs
  • •Summer Camp
  • •Free and paid single play classes during summer, select Fridays, and holiday breaks (ages 15 months to 5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Parent participation co-op model fostering community connections
  • ✓Award-winning program recognized by City Hall
  • ✓5-star reviews across Yelp, Google, Facebook, and Winnie
  • ✓Located at Broadway & Larkin in San Francisco

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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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