Valle de Niños
Open today 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Welcome to Valle de Niños, a magical, bilingual (Spanish/English) nature play-based sanctuary nestled in a spacious Victorian home at 984 Dolores St. #1 in San Francisco, CA! Founded in 2013 by expert educator Aida Lane, this Reggio Emilia and Waldorf-inspired program beautifully blends language immersion with the great outdoors. Your child will thrive across three large classrooms, an art studio, a yard deck, and a natural outdoor playground with mud, sand, and gardening zones. It is a loving, creative community where kids safely experiment, play, and become independent learners.
Openings Now
Valle de Niños is now enrolling part time and full time openings for 3 and 4 year olds.
Location Info
984 Dolores st. # 1
San Francisco, CA 94110
(22nd and 23 st.)
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accreditations
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NAFCC
Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
- Subsidies & Vouchers
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location Details
- Staff are CPR certified.
- Staff are first aid certified.
- Health screenings are available at this location.
- Outdoor play space is available.
- Program includes field trips.
- Meals are provided.
Programs Offered
Infant Care
Toddler Care
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time, After Care
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English, Spanish
Description
A bright, active environment that transforms physical discovery into deep learning. Toddlers enjoy flexible half or full-day tracks, engaging in rich nature play, music, movement, and expressive storytelling to naturally build confidence and dual-language speech.
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Creative Curriculum
- Bilingual
- Blended Curriculum
From $2340 to $3000 per month
Preschool Care
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time, Before Care, After Care, Drop In
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English, Spanish
Description
A joyful, mixed-age space where creative exploration meets kindergarten readiness. Children explore the world through interactive circle times, African drumming, dance, hands-on cooking, and gardening, building profound critical thinking and community leadership.
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Creative Curriculum
- Bilingual
- Blended Curriculum
From $1950 to $2600 per month
Afterschool program
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time, Before Care, After Care, Drop In
Calendar
Full Year
Languages Taught
English, Spanish
Description
A vibrant, creative community designed for early elementary students. The routine shifts into specialized, immersive enrichment tracks—featuring dedicated classes in art, music, dance, theater, and ceramics—providing an inspired, bilingual environment to unwind and create after school.
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Creative Curriculum
- Bilingual
From $540 to $900 per month
Summer Care Program
Schedules
Full Time, After Care, Drop In
Calendar
Summer Only
Languages Taught
English, Spanish
Potty Training
Required
Description
A sun-soaked, bilingual camp experience designed around extensive outdoor discovery! The summer routine maximizes time in their newly upgraded natural playground—focusing on water play, mud exploration, gardening, and lively weekly field trips integrated with creative arts and music
Education Types
- Arts-Based
- Blended Curriculum
- Creative Curriculum
- Bilingual
From $900 to $2800 per month
Licensing
Valle de Niños is a licensed child care home.
Type
Licensed Child Care Home
Identifier
384002370
Capacity
14
Issued
10/13
Parent Reviews
We could not imagine a better place for our son. Aida and the other teachers are passionate, kind and patient. They do many activities with the kids related to nature discovery and art, which we loved!! And the place is fantastic, full of natural light, super clean and with a huge garden which is rare. It offers a better atmosphere than bigger institutions in my opinion. Thank you for everything!
Finding Aida has been one of the best surprises since moving to San Francisco. I had cared for my son myself for two years, so I imagined that leaving him at a daycare for the first time would be a difficult process; however, Luca—my two-year-old—has been happy from day one. Valle de Niños is the perfect place if you want your child to grow exactly as they should: as a child. A child who wants to play, explore, have fun, and simply be a kid. Aida has a deep love for nature, free play, and creativity, and it shows in the activities she plans. We couldn't be happier knowing our son is in the best possible hands. Thank you, Aida, Xenia, and Sofía, for your excellent work!