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Wind In The Willows

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

713 Monterey Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94127

Visit website ↗(415) 333-7166Directions ↗Licensed for 22
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
4/17/2025
Total visits
3

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

Wind in the Willows is a play-based preschool in San Francisco's Sunnyside neighborhood that has served the community since 1973 as a non-profit with small class sizes and a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio. The school emphasizes learning through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and unstructured play rather than worksheets and screens.

Philosophy
Play-based curriculum built around the truth that young children learn by doing — building, mixing colors, climbing, pretending, and asking questions. Every day includes time for creative expression, outdoor exploration, music and movement, pre-reading and pre-math, and unstructured play. The school follows a consistent daily routine that gives children both freedom and the comfort of knowing what comes next.
Ages served
Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years
Hours
Drop-off 8:30 AM, pick-up at 5:00 PM. Kinder Prep/Transitional Kindergarten available Monday through Friday until 1:00 PM. Extended care available until 5:00 PM for both programs, with extended hours possible for Fall 2026.
Outdoor
Private outdoor yard with sandbox, climbing structure, and garden space

Programs

  • •Preschool (ages 2 1/2 to 5, available 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week)
  • •Kinder Prep/Transitional Kindergarten (10 children or fewer, Monday-Friday until 1:00 PM)
  • •Extended Care (until 5:00 PM)
  • •Summer camp (June)

Highlights

  • ✓1:6 teacher-to-student ratio with experienced staff
  • ✓Nut-free facility
  • ✓Year-round enrollment with no application deadline or waitlist pressure
  • ✓Parents invited to participate in classroom activities

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