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YMCA Sf Chinatown-Tunglok Early Learning Center

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

75 Vallejo Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
8/12/2025
Total visits
6

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

The Edwin & Margaret Lee Tung Lok Early Childhood Learning Center is a licensed YMCA preschool located in San Francisco's Chinatown serving infants through pre-K. The center prioritizes building strong emotional bonds between children, families, and peers through developmentally appropriate activities and evidence-based curriculum frameworks.

Philosophy
The primary focus is to create and strengthen emotional bonds between children and families, ensuring children feel emotionally and physically safe to reach their highest potential. Children learn best through fun, exploration, experimentation, investigation, and problem-solving using developmentally appropriate activities. The program incorporates Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), Program for Infant-Toddler Caregivers (PITC), Creative Curriculum, and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches, implemented through play both indoors and outdoors.
Ages served
Infants (3 months to 24 months), toddlers (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 years)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am–6:00 pm, year-round (closed major holidays)
Meals
Free meals included with every program enrollment

Programs

  • •Infant care (Mountain Room, ages 3-24 months)
  • •Toddler/Junior Preschool (Ocean Room, ages 2-3 years)
  • •Preschool/Pre-K (Sky Room, ages 3-5 years)

Highlights

  • ✓Teacher ratios: 1:3 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, 1:10 for preschool
  • ✓Financial assistance and scholarships available, including full scholarships and up to 50% tuition discounts
  • ✓Accepts third-party vouchers from Wu Yee, Children's Council, DHSS, CalWorks, ELS, and 4Cs
  • ✓20% sibling discount and YMCA membership benefits

Not stated on their website: Outdoor play area details, Specific curriculum materials or learning centers, Staff qualifications and training, Parent communication methods, Potty training requirements or support, Illness/health policies, Snack options. Ask the preschool directly.

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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