Best Pre-K Schools & Programs in San Francisco, CA

Give them the BEST start in life. Authentic MONTESSORI education, HIGH ACADEMICS, and hands-on STEAM in a warm, NURTURING environment where your child is seen and supported. Our school is TOP-RATED...

Spanish immersion preschool program for toddler and preschool-age children operating as small neighborhood campuses throughout the Bay Area. Teachers provide early childhood education in a multi-age,...

Mission Montessori in San Francisco provides a warm, authentic Montessori environment where children feel known, supported, and inspired to learn. Through hands-on Montessori experiences, children...

Serra is a developmentally appropriate, play-based preschool with a spiritual framework. We believe that play – spontaneous, self-initiated, and joyful – is at the heart of a child’s development,...

Play based preschool that strives toward a child-centered curriculum. Teachers put play at the heart of curriculum and help support children through activities, materials, and thoughtful teaching....

Preschool program offers full curriculum of Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy and principles of education for older toddlers and school-age children up to age 6. Activities encourage curiosity,...

At Starlight, we believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and engaging. Through purposeful play, interactive experiences, and caring relationships, children are encouraged to explore, discover,...

At Starlight, we believe learning should be joyful, meaningful, and engaging. Through purposeful play, interactive experiences, and caring relationships, children are encouraged to explore, discover,...

Preschool in Bernal Heights with a family-like environment. Curriculum promotes social and emotional development through age-appropriate activities and mixed-age peer interactions. Daily routine...

Childcare center offering early education and enrichment with a focus on literacy, art, early academics, physical education, and social skills. Site utilizes a play-based curriculum designed to...

Dolphin Stars Childcare and Preschool is your trusted destination for exceptional early education and care. The director and teachers have over decade of experience working in childcare field. We...

Chinese immersion preschool center located in the heart of the Inner Richmond District. Program offers developmentally based Mandarin immersion preschool while providing children with an educational...

Early education program serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children. Program is divided into five age-appropriate classrooms and derives its philosophy from three core values which are...

A joyful, play-based cooperative preschool just steps from George Christopher Playground and Glen Canyon. Here, children learn and grow through stories, songs, hands-on exploration, and plenty of...

Mandarin-immersion preschool and daycare program where children develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving in preparation for kindergarten. Children are encouraged to make discoveries and...

We offer a variety of educational and developmentally appropriate programs for toddlers and preschoolers. Our curriculum centers on the whole child through creating a balance of both guided...

Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School, founded in 1970, is a private preschool located within San Francisco’s only natural canyon in Glen Park. Our school provides child-centered, naturalistic, and...

Childcare program where kids learn through play. Children explore the environment through self-direction and teacher-directed projects and games. Students learn in a mixed-age environment and program...

Seabird Preschool is conveniently located a short walk from the Transamerica building (entrance next to 750 Pacific Ave). It has a modern facility with an integrated sound system and air conditioning....

Large Mandarin immersion preschool with separate classrooms for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. Utilizes a Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum where learning emerges naturally from the ideas, curiosities and...

Mandarin-immersion preschool and daycare program where children develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving in preparation for kindergarten. Children are encouraged to make discoveries and...

Private, non-profit preschool founded to provide young children with a developmental, child-centered preschool experience. Program is committed to providing individualized, quality attention to...

Our mission is to provide quality childcare and bilingual preschool education that promotes the healthy growth of the whole child: mind, body, and spirit. At Little Robles, we believe that play is...

At La Scuola International School, we believe our complex, interconnected society demands a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy. Our curiosity-first...

Bilingual preschool providing education in both English and Russian. Children are encouraged to progress at an individual pace through structured curriculum and hands-on learning activities. Lessons...

Montessori Children’s Center is a classical Montessori school offering a Toddler Program (ages 2–3) and a Preschool and Kindergarten Program (ages 3–6), where each student’s evolution is nurtured...

Preschool and daycare center offering Catholic preschool and Pre-K programs and an early education journey. Academic programs, including Spanish, Chinese, and soccer lessons, ensure a well-rounded...

Montessori preschool serving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Family-owned and operated Montessori preschool with a three-year, mixed-age program. Mission is to provide a well-rounded education that supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Learning...

We are a child-led, play-based, all-outdoor preschool in Golden Gate Park. We offer half day and full day programs, following the SFUSD calendar.

Preschool welcoming children to learn, play, and grow since the program’s founding in 1952. Curriculum supports learning through play experiences in an environment where children are free to explore...

Play-based preschool providing the opportunity to connect with nature. Program focuses on the belief that children have the capacity to learn and develop through play, sensory experiences, and...

Preschool community rooted in Jewish values and San Francisco culture. Curriculum provides children with the freedom to discover surrounding world through play. School features spacious classrooms,...

Full-time preschool in the Mission District for toddlers and preschool-age children. Program includes Spanish and English program options. Children are provided with a STEAM-based, hands-on curriculum...

Completely immersive Montessori preschool and pre-kindergarten program in the Presidio Terrace area. Children are encouraged to independently pursue learning activities while building important...

Parent cooperative nursery school providing children with an environment that encourages learning through play and connection. Members gain parenting support by working with early childhood educators...

Mandarin immersion infant and preschool center that recognizes the human desire to learn and promotes self-expression. Program provides an educational environment where each child's individual...

Growing Stem Academy is a brand new Chinese-English bilingual program with play based learning and Reggio-Emilia inspired teaching philosophy.

Part-day preschool program offering an enriching curriculum that includes art, music, dance and movement, science and nature, occasional walks and neighborhood field trips, and pre-math and...

French Immersion preschool program providing a French-language education for children in a mixed age group setting. Curriculum allows children to learn French with an emphasis on art, science and...

Montessori school located in West Portal. San Francisco. AMI accreditation. Programs are designed to nurture the physical, intellectual and emotional development of each child through interactive...

Our Montessori-inspired preschool combines play-based learning with hands-on activities that spark curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. With a low teacher-to-student ratio of 2:9, each...

Non-profit child development center in the SoMa neighborhood at the Yerba Buena Gardens. Center offers early childhood education for infant, toddlers and preschoolers, along with with free...

Preschool community rooted in Jewish values and San Francisco culture. Curriculum provides children with the freedom to discover surrounding world through play. Set inside the historic landmark...

Preschool center offering flexible educational daycare for children. Curriculum is designed to build confidence in a comfortable learning atmosphere. Dedicated educators ensure every engaging activity...

Early education program featuring an arts-integrated curriculum using extended learning projects. Children are encouraged to interact with peers of differing abilities and work together to solve...

Child-centered Spanish language immersion program for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Child-centered program uses Play-based curriculum (Vygotsky, Stanford et.al.) Program is relationship-based...

Exploration Academy offers a hands-on early childhood program centered on outdoor exploration and creative learning throughout San Francisco. Activities include arts & crafts to build fine motor and...

Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired preschool offering a creative environment where children build and transform objects daily. Students are provided with open-ended materials that are carefully...

Little Sun Preschool provides a play-based learning environment for young children in San Francisco's Sunset District. The center focuses on creative expression, social development, and early...