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Ssfusd Hillside Child Development Center

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

1400 Hillside Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Visit website ↗(650) 827-8412Directions ↗Licensed for 72
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Licensing & safety record

Citations on file
2
Complaint visits
0
Last visit
11/14/2025
Total visits
4

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 2026-04-20). View official inspection reports →

About this preschool

SSFUSD Hillside Child Development Center is a preschool program designed to nurture the whole child through high-quality early childhood education. The program features caring, credentialed teachers who create warm and welcoming classrooms focused on curiosity, creativity, social skills, and early academic development.

Philosophy
Research consistently shows that high-quality early childhood education gives children a significant advantage — building the foundation they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Programs are designed to nurture the whole child: their curiosity, creativity, social skills, and early academic development.

Not stated on their website: Tuition, Hours, Ages served, Teacher ratio, Meals, Outdoor play, Specific programs offered, Class size. 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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