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Genentech 2nd Generation @ Allerton

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

444 Allerton Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Visit website ↗(650) 225-3666Directions ↗Licensed for 430
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
1
Complaint visits
1
Last visit
11/15/2024
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

2nd Generation at Allerton is a Bright Horizons early education center serving children from 1 month to 6 years in South San Francisco. The center operates Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and is NAEYC accredited.

Philosophy
Discovery Driven Learning® approach that nurtures children's natural curiosity, focuses on what interests them most, encourages learning through play, and prepares them for school success. World at Their Fingertips curriculum features an arts program that sparks creativity, a language program that fosters reading interest, and a science program that stimulates curiosity.
Ages served
1 month - 6 years (until Kindergarten), plus school-aged and summer programs
Hours
6:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Programs

  • •Infants
  • •Preschool
  • •Transitional Kindergarten
  • •Kindergarten
  • •School-Aged
  • •Summer Program

Highlights

  • ✓NAEYC accredited
  • ✓Discovery Driven Learning curriculum
  • ✓Open-door policy for parent involvement
  • ✓Military child care partnership available

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Meals, Outdoor facilities, Teacher-to-child ratio. Ask the preschool directly.

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