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

We strive to help your child become a passionate learner who is confident and creative; flourishing through Montessori's unique approach to education. At our school, you'll find a home away from home...

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,...

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...

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...

Beginning in Preschool, our teachers create an encouraging learning environment that allows students to flourish. Stratford’s curriculum is designed to develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and...

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,...

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....

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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Non-profit childcare program dedicated to the development of the whole child within a bilingual Cantonese and English framework. Child-centered, inquiry-based curriculum encourages an appreciation of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Accredited as an IB-World School, our preschool offers a program of International Baccalaureate PYP program, Reggio Emilia Pedagogy, and Language Immersion, focused on educating the whole child...

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.

Panda Children's Center is a fun-filled yet educational preschool in San Francisco. We offer a research-based curriculum that supports children’s rapidly growing curiosity. Children will build...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Diversity-focused preschool providing educational experiences to preschool-age children. Daily activities include circle time, free play, early academics, arts & crafts and time outdoors. Children are...

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...

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...

Reggio Emilia inspired project-based preschool. Children are encouraged to build meaningful relationships and become lifelong learners through social situations and cognitive lessons. Center is...

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...

Play-based infant and toddler care and preschool. Children engage in a variety of age-appropriate activities that promote skills-based and project-based learning. Curriculum includes math, literacy,...

Parent participation cooperative preschool provides half-day care for toddlers and pre-kindergarten children in a play-based learning environment. Program encourages independence and positive...