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YMCA Sf/Mission Branch-Villa De Kapuso

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

2350 San Jose Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

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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: 9/25/2025 (1 total).

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

About this preschool

Villa de Kapuso Child Development Center is a YMCA licensed preschool serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 3 months to 5 years in a safe, nurturing environment. The program operates Monday-Friday year-round and emphasizes emotional bonds, developmentally appropriate activities, and evidence-based curricula including Creative Curriculum and Reggio Emilia-inspired approaches.

Philosophy
Our primary focus is to create and strengthen emotional bonds between children and families. We believe children need to feel emotionally and physically safe in their environment to reach their highest potential. Children learn best when having fun and given opportunities to explore, experiment, investigate, and problem-solve through developmentally appropriate activities. We incorporate Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP), the Program for Infant-Toddler Caregivers (PITC), the Creative Curriculum, and elements inspired by Reggio Emilia, implemented through play both indoors and outdoors.
Ages served
3 months to 5 years (Corazoncitos: 3 months-2 years; Koloob Sageer Ah: 2-3.5 years; Xiao Xin Xin: 3.5-5 years)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-6:00 pm, year-round program, closed on major holidays
Outdoor
Play-based learning fostered both indoors and outdoors
Meals
Free meals included with every program enrollment

Programs

  • •Infant/Toddler care (Corazoncitos Classroom)
  • •Junior Preschool (Koloob Sageer Ah Classroom)
  • •Preschool/Pre-K (Xiao Xin Xin Classroom)

Highlights

  • ✓Licensed preschool with decades of YMCA experience in early childhood education
  • ✓Free meals included with enrollment
  • ✓Scholarships available with up to 50% off tuition for eligible San Francisco families
  • ✓Accepts third-party vouchers from Wu Yee, Children's Council, DHSS, CalWorks, ELS, and 4Cs

Not stated on their website: Teacher qualifications and training, Curriculum details beyond philosophy, Daily schedule/routine, Transition/graduation practices, Parent involvement opportunities, Communication methods with parents, Discipline/behavior guidance approach, Special needs accommodations, Holiday and vacation schedule details. 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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