Parents Place Presents
PRESCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHT
October 22, 2014, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY FAIR BUILDING
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WELCOME TO PARENTS PLACE
PRESCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHT 2014!
This guide contains information on all the preschools and exhibitors which participating in
Preschool Preview Night. You can use the guide to take notes as you get to know them.
The preschools are arranged into color-coded sections that represent the various San
Francisco neighborhoods. Locate the schools by their neighborhood color listed below.
Red Balloons – Preschools
94102, 94104, 94108, 94109, 94111, 94115, 94123, 94133
Chinatown, Civic Center, Cow Hollow, Hayes Valley, Japantown, Marina, Nob Hill, North
Beach, North of Market, Pacific Heights, Russian Hill, Tenderloin, Western Addition
Orange Balloons – Preschools
94118, 94121, 94129, 94130
Laurel Heights, Presidio, Richmond, Treasure Island
Yellow Balloons – Preschools
94116, 94117, 94122, 94132, 94143
Cole Valley, Forest Hill, Haight-Ashbury, Lake Merced, Parkside, Stonestown, Sunset
Purple Balloons – Preschools
94103, 94105, 94107, 94110, 94112, 94114, 94124, 94127, 94131, 94134, 94158
Bayview/Hunters Point, Bernal Heights, Castro, Diamond Heights, Excelsior/Outer Mission,
Financial District, Glen Park, Ingleside, Miraloma, Mission, Noe Valley, Oceanview, Portola,
Potrero Hill, St. Francis Wood, South of Market, Twin Peaks, Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale,
West Portal
Green Balloons – Preschools
ZIP codes outside of San Francisco:
Brisbane, Daly City, Marin County, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Pacifica, Palo Alto, San
Mateo, Saratoga, South San Francisco, and Others
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PRESCHOOLS
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SPONSORS
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EXHIBITORS
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PRESCHOOLS
Notes
RED BALLOONS
C5 CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
455 Golden Gate Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 703-1277 - http://www.c5children.org
Contact: Beverly Melugin
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Civic Center
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
CHINESE AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
150 Oak Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 865-6084 - http://www.cais.rog
Contact: Linda Vann-Adibe, Sophia Jang
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Civic Center | Hayes Valley
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Chinese English Dual Language Immersion
THE COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL, GRACE CATHEDRAL
1100 California Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 749-6383
Contact: Brooke Giesen
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Nob Hill
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Project Approach
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LADYBUG PRESCHOOL
1741 Greenwich Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 409-1173
Contact: Kirsten Hove
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Marina
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
LEPORT SCHOOLS
50 Fell Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94102
(510) 759-1376 - http://leportschools.com
Contact: Erin Hennigan
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Montessori
LITTLE BEE PRESCHOOL
2733 Lombard Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 500-2296 - http://www.littlebeeschool.com
Contact: Miranda Pan
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Cow Hollow | Marina
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum
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THE LITTLE SCHOOL
Notes
1520 Lyon Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-0430
Contact: Jolly Sales
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Pacifica
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Relationship-Based Inclusive Preschool
PHOEBE HEARST PRESCHOOL
1315 Ellis Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 931-1018 - http://www.phoebehearstpreschool.org
Contact: Irene Byrne
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 5
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum
SAN FRANCISCO KIDS ACADEMY
1234 Divisadero Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-7658
Contact: Kathy Gallagher
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Western Addition
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Building Language Curriculum
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SAN FRANCISCO WALDORF SCHOOL
2938 Washington Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 875-7202 - http://www.sfwaldorf.org
Contact: Lori Grey
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 2.5 – 4 Years
Philosophy: Waldorf
SF PUBLIC MONTESSORI
2340 Jackson Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 749-3544 - http://http://www.sfpublicmontessori.org/
Contact: Marilyn Dunn (School Secretary)
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Age Range: 3 – 5 Years (Must be potty trained)
Philosophy: Montessori
ORANGE BALLOONS
CONGREGATION BETH SHOLOM FAMILY
PRESCHOOL
301 - 14th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-8736 - http://www.bethsholomsf.org
Contact: Shanah Kushner
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
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COW HOLLOW SCHOOL
Notes
65 Funston Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 921-2328 - http://www.cowhollowschool.org
Contact: Darcy Campbell
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Presidio
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF
SAN FRANCISCO
3200 California Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 292-1282 - http://jccsf.org
Contact: Pam Schneider
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Daly City | Lake Merced | Laurel Heights | Noe
Valley | Pacific Heights | Parkside | Presidio | Richmond | Stonestown | Sunset
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
THE LANDS END SCHOOL
4150 Clement Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 751-8511 - http://thelandsendschool.com
Contact: Kate Bria
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Project-Based Curriculum
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LAUREL HILL NURSERY SCHOOL
401 Euclid Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-8784 - http://laurelhill.org
Contact: Molly Boyll
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Cooperative
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE
Montessori Children's House ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 922-9235 - http://mchsf.com
Contact: Rebecca Phipps McGrail
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range: 3 – 6
Philosophy: Montessori
MOTHER GOOSE SCHOOL
334 - 28th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-6133
Contact: Julia Smith
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum
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ONE FIFTY PARKER AVENUE SCHOOL
Notes
150 Parker Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-0294
Contact: Matt Linden
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
Hours: 7:30AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2.6 – 5.6
Philosophy: Play-Based
PRESIDIO HILL SCHOOL
3839 Washington Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-9318 - http://www.presidiohill.org
Contact: Kelly Dees
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 4.5 – 14
Philosophy: Bank Street
PRESIDIO PRESCHOOL
143 Clement Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 742-4488 - http://www.PresdioPreschool.com
Contact: Maryanne Harvey, Director
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Age Range: 2.9 – Kindergarten entry
Philosophy: Bank Street
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ST. JAMES PRESCHOOL
4620 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 752-8258 - www.stjamespreschoolsf.org
Contact: Olivia Tsang
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Various
STAR OF THE SEA PRESCHOOL
360 - 9th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-7449
Contact: Jacqueline Paras
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 3 – 6
Philosophy: Montessori | Other
TEMPLE EMANU-EL PRESCHOOL
2 Lake Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-2541 Extension 117 - http://www.emanuelsf.org/
preschool
Contact: Melissa Pecoy-Jungjareon
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Emergent Play-Based
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WISE FOREST PRESCHOOL
Notes
Chain of Lakes Drive East @ Fulton Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 670-0706 - http://www.wiseforestpreschool.com
Contact: Mara Aaberg
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Richmond
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum | Reggio Emilia | Other
YELLOW BALLOONS
ADMISSION SUPPORT ●
Alta Vista School
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 867-2057 - http://www.altavistaschoolsf.org
Contact: Sylvia Herter
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Portola
Hours: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: Entry point 4 Years
Philosophy: Experience-Based Learning
ALMA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
1295 Seville Drive ●
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 359-0555
Contact: Rachel Zabaneh
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Office outside SF
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 5 – 9
Philosophy: Not Applicable (Non-Preschool Exhibitor)
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BUSY BEES MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
1420 Taraval Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 562-5822 - http://http://busybeesmontessorisf.com/
Contact: Jeanette Livingston
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Parkside
Hours: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Montessori
THE GROWING TREE SCHOOL
1028 Balboa Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 668-6868 - http://www.thegrowingtreeschool.com
Contact: Vincent Sisneroz
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 5
Philosophy: Chinese Mandarin Immersion
¡HOLAKIDS! SPANISH IMMERSION PRESCHOOL
912 Cole Street, #200 ●
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 310-1335
Contact: Amory Donohue
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Citywide (offices throughout SF)
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Combination of many philosophies
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KIDS KOLLEGE PRESCHOOL
Notes
3939 Lawton Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 753-1869 - kidskollegesf.org
Contact: Bridget Michaels
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 4.99
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum
LA SCUOLA (LA PICCOLA SCUOLA ITALIANA DI
SAN FRANCISCO)
728 - 20th Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 558-9006 - http://www.lascuolasf.org
Contact: Dunja Solari
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range: 2 – 9
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
LAKESIDE CHILDREN CENTER
201 Eucalyptus Drive ●
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 564-5044 - http://www.lakesidechildrencenter.org
Contact: Denice Hickey
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Age Range: 2.5 – 5
Philosophy: Play-Based
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LITTLE STAR PRESCHOOL "TOO"
1105 Quintara Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7933 - http://littlestarpreschoolsf.com
Contact: Alycia Moy
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum
LITTLE WONDERS MONTESSORI
1659 – 39th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 683-6242 - http://www.lwmontessori.org
Contact: Galyna Baran, Director
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Cole Valley | Daly City | Haight-Ashbury | Other
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range: 1.6 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Montessori
LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE SAN FRANCISCO
755 Ashbury Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 661-5232 - http://www.lelycee.org
Contact: Lucie Duffort
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Cole Valley | Daly City | Haight-Ashbury | Other
Hours: 7:45 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2.5 – 4.99 Years
Philosophy: Bilingual French “Maternelle” Curriculum
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MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S CENTER
Notes
80 Juan Bautista Circle ●
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 333-4410 - httpwwwmontessorichildrenscenter.org\\org
Contact: Judith Flynn
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Lake Merced | Parkside | St. Francis Wood | Sunset
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Montessori
THE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL
1214 - 20th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 750-3925
Contact: Kieva Myers
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 6 Years
Philosophy: Inclusive
THE NUEVA SCHOOL
6565 Skyline Boulevard ●
Hillsborough, CA 94010
(650) 350-4526 - http://nuevaschool.org
Contact: Kim Overton
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Other (please specify)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: Pre-K (4 years old by June 1, 2015)
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
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PLAYMATES PRESCHOOL
2340 - 42nd Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 681-2025
Contact: Gina McCarthy
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM
Age Range: 2.5 – 6 Years
Philosophy: Cooperative
RAINBOW MONTESSORI OF SAN FRANCISCO
2358 - 24th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 661-9100 - http://
rainbowmontessoriofsanfrancisco.com
Contact: Candace Cusack
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Parkside
Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Montessori
SAN FRANCISCO MONTESSORI ACADEMY
1566 - 32nd Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 676-7233 - http://sfmontessoriacademy.com
Contact: Isabell or Steven Klein
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Montessori
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SLIPPERY FISH INITIATIVE, INC.
Notes
999 Brotherhood Way ●
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 585-5300 - http://slipperyfish-sf.com
Contact: Sara O'Neill
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Lake Merced
Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Cooperative
ST. ANNE PRESCHOOL
1362-A 14th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 731-2355 - http://stanneps.com
Contact: Judy Glaeser
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
WAH MEI SCHOOL
1400 Judah Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-4212 - http://www.wamei.org
Contact: Olivia Leung
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Bilingual Project Approach
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PURPLE BALLOONS
BIG CITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
240 Industrial Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 648-5777 - http://bigcitymontessorischool.com/
Contact: Amanda Riccetti
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Montessori
CENTRO LAS OLAS
3737 - 26th Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 821-6527 - http://centrolasolas.com
Contact: Anna Mills
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Age Range: 2 Years – Kindergarten entry
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
CHILDREN'S DAY SCHOOL
333 Dolores Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-5432 Extension 322 - http://www.cds-sf.org
Contact: Diane Larrabee
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Developmental and Project-Based
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FRIENDS OF POTRERO HILL
Notes
1060-A Tennessee Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 864-5464 - http://fophns.com
Contact: Monica Leicht
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range: 2.9 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Waldorf
GLENRIDGE COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL
PO Box 31202 ●
San Francisco, CA 94131
(415) 586-2771 - http://www.glenridgecoop.org
Contact: Mame Campbell
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Glen Park
Hours: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Cooperative
KINDERHAUS GERMAN INTERNATIONAL
PRESCHOOL
3281 - 16th Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 335-9306 - http://kinderhaussf.org
Contact: Lisa Caccavo or Sybille Cohen
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: German Immersion
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LAS LUCIÉRNAGAS
Project Commotion ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 252-8059 - http://lasluciernagas.weebly.com/
index.html
Contact: Mayra Flores
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Play-Based, Spanish Immersion
LAS MAÑANITAS
115 Eastwood Drive ●
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 517-1819
Contact: Kim Garcia-Meza
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Westwood Park/Ingleside
Hours: 8:50 AM – 12:50 PM
Age Range: 2.9 – TK
Philosophy: Play-Based Waldorf-Friendly
MIRALOMA COOPERATIVE NURSERY SCHOOL
443 Foerster Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94127
(206) 571-4691 - http://www.miraloma.org
Contact: Ashly Myrick
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Glen Park
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Cooperative | Other
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MISSION KIDS CO-OP
Notes
1050 South Van Ness Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 254-3685 - http://www.missionkidsco-op.org/
wordpress/
Contact: Jennifer Wade
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Age Range: 2.5 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Cooperative
NEXTKIDS @ NEXTSPACE
365 Vermont Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 484-8434 - http://nextspace.us/nextkids
Contact: Sarah Shimkunas
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range: 3 Months – 3 Years
Philosophy: Co-Working + Infant Toddler Program
PARENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS-SF
3543 - 18th Street, #1 ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 861-7077 - www.ppssf.org
Contact: Rachel Nip / Kellyn Dong
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Not Applicable (Non-Preschool Exhibitor)
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PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL
260 - 10th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 202-0770 - http://presidioknolls.org
Contact: Ron Yu
[email protected]
Neighborhood: South of Market
Hours:
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
THE ROOM TO GROW PRESCHOOL
3786 Mission Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 864-6563 - http://theroomtogrow.org
Contact: Kris Taylor - Director
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
SAINT PHILIP PRESCHOOL
725 Diamond Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 595-8894 - http://http://
www.saintphilippreschool.org/
Contact: Holly Veldhuis
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Age Range: 3 – Kindergarten
Philosophy: Emergent Curriculum
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SF TYKES ACADEMY
1218 South Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 375-0661
●
Contact: Kristina Itskovich
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
SOUTH OF MARKET CHILD CARE, INC.
790 Folsom Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 820-3500 - http://somacc.org
Contact: Joy Wi
[email protected]
Neighborhood: South of Market
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Age Range: 2.8 – 5 Years
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia | Other
VALLE DE NIÑOS
984 Dolores Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 285-2845 - http://valledeninos.com
Contact: Aida Lane
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Age Range:
Philosophy: Bilingual Play-Based
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WIND IN THE WILLOWS
713 Monterey Boulevard ●
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 333-7166 - http://www.windinthewillows.org
Contact: Leah Meakin
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunnyside
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:50 PM
Age Range: 2.9 – 5.6
Philosophy: Developmentally Appropriate Practice Play-Based
GREEN BALLOONS
BRIGHT HORIZONS
9428 17th Lane ●
Terrebonne, OR 97760
(415) 596-5160
Contact: Nancy Campbell
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Castro | Excelsior/Outer Mission | Financial District | Laurel Heights | Mission | Potrero Hill | Presidio | South of
Market | Tenderloin
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 2 – 6
Philosophy: Reggio Emilia
FCCINCA
1345 E. 26th Street
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 610-1590
●
Contact: Rosie Kennedy
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Citywide (offices throughout SF)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: Birth – 5 Years
Philosophy: Family Child Care
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GATE ACADEMY
Notes
1 St. Vincent Drive ●
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 491-4700
Contact: Marie Schutzendorf, Executive Director
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Marin County
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM
Age Range: 4 – 13
Philosophy: Inquiry and Project-Based Learning
GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
OF SILICON VALLEY
310 Easy Street ●
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 254-0748 - http://www.gissv.org
Contact: Michelle Bonau
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Presidio
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 4.9 – 6
Philosophy: Bilingual/Project-Based
STRATFORD SCHOOL
12930 Saratoga Avenue, Suite A2 ●
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 973-7318 - http://www.stratfordschools.com
Contact: Kathleen Hawkins
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Ingleside
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 2.9 – 4.99 Years
Philosophy: Creative Curriculum/Other
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2014 Parents Place
Preschool Preview Night
HOST AND PRESENTER
PARENTS PLACE
1710 Scott Street, SF 94115
415-359-2454
[email protected]
www.ParentsPlaceOnline.org
Established to Help Families Flourish:
Parents Place has taken a national leadership role
in developing policies and programs to support
families with children from birth to 18 years old.
Founded in 1981, our mission is to strengthen
families so that children become healthy adults
and to solve problems before they become crises.
Parents Place has been the model for more than
200 parenting programs across the U.S. and internationally. We have been featured in Parents
Magazine, Family Fun, Working Woman, Christian
Science Monitor, and Young Children, as well as
on the Today Show and on local television and
radio.
Parents Place is a program of Jewish Family and
Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties – the oldest
charity west of the Mississippi — and we offer
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five family resource centers throughout the Bay
Area.
Comprehensive Services for Parents
- Parent Education Workshops
- Parent and Family Coaching and
- Consultations
- Parent/Child Activity Groups
- Child Behavior and School Support
- Clinical and Special Needs Services
- Child and Family Therapy
- Psychological Evaluation and Treatment
- Speech/Language Evaluation and Treatment
- Social Skills Groups
- Occupational Therapy Screening and Treatment
- School Observation and Consultation
Office hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:30
am – 8:00 pm; Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Other locations:
200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto 94301
650-688-3040
2001 Winward Way #200, San Mateo 94404
650-931-1840
600 5th Avenue, San Rafael 94901
415-491-7959
1360 N. Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa 95401
707-571-2048
SPONSORS
FIRST 5 SAN FRANCISCO / PRESCHOOL
FOR ALL
1390 Market Street, Suite #318
SF, 94102
415-354-3873
[email protected]
www.first5sf.org
Contact: Ingrid Mezquita
Who we are: Preschool For All (PFA) is a cityfunded initiative to provide universal access to
high quality preschool enrollment for all San Francisco pre-kindergarteners, regardless of household income. First 5 San Francisco administers
PFA funding in partnership with over 120 approved preschools, both center-based and family
child care, offering a variety of subsidized and
unsubsidized (tuition-based) enrollment options.
PFA preschools have demonstrated through
evaluation and application that they maintain a
quality early learning program, promoting school
readiness and supporting child social and emotional well-being. Participating preschools use
their PFA funding to provide discounted tuition;
enrich their programs; develop their staff; and
improve their classroom environments.
Every child should bring a love of learning to the
first day of kindergarten ….. PRESCHOOL FOR ALL
is dedicated to making sure that a high quality
preschool experience is available to all families
in San Francisco.
Preschool for All participating sites provide
High quality curricula in environments that have
been evaluated for quality
Well-trained and qualified early childhood teachers
Enhanced learning activities in creative arts and
science
Family-friendly settings and activities
Fully-funded 2.5 to 3.5 daily hours of enrollment
(either free part-day, or discounted full-day)
Children who age 4-years by December 2 and
who live in San Francisco are eligible for PFAfunded enrollment at PFA sites. Additional information is available by calling the PFA Parent Information Line: (415) 354-3873. View the PFA
Site Directory and find more information at
www.first5sf.org.
BAY AREA PARENT MAGAZINE
1660 S Amphlett Blvd #335, San Mateo 94402
415-254-7319
[email protected]
www.bap-sf-pen.com
Contact: Kim Hirschfeld
Who we are: A free monthly publication, 30+
years in the community providing a daily calendar
of family activities, essential parenting resources
and editorial information from a local perspective. Parents may pick up copies at Parents Place's
San Francisco and Palo Alto locations. We are
also available at many other locations throughout
Marin, the Peninsula, East Bay, Silicon Valley and
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spirituality, life-cycle events and our local, national
and global community. We strive to fill j. with the
diverse voices — religious and secular — that charTo be the highest quality local parenting publi- acterize our vibrant local Jewish community, to
cation and website in the Bay Area recognized engage the reader in the kind of lively debate that
enriches and defines Jewish life.
as the "go-to source" for
Our mission is:
all parents.
To connect, enlighten and strengthen the multiTo provide locally relevant, insightful and usefaceted Jewish community of Northern California.
ful information and resources that support and
To be a forum for news, information, ideas and
empower parents.
opinions affecting Jews locally, nationally and interTo offer solutions, providing hope and detailnationally.
ing how individuals can act on behalf of chilTo enrich the cultural, religious and social life of
dren and families.
the community through articles, interviews, reviews and features.
Check us out:
We invite you to visit us online
at www.Jweekly.com
For a 4-week free trial subscription to our print
edition call 415-263-7200 x 10 or
visit www.jweekly.com/contact/free-trial /
the Bay Area including Safeway markets, libraries
and doctor’s offices.
Our mission:
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J. THE JEWISH NEWS WEEKLY OF
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
225 Bush Street #1480, SF 94104
415-263-7200
[email protected]
www.j.weekly.com
Contact: Steve Gellman, Publisher
Who we are: J. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California is a Bay Area Jewish publication that
traces its history back to 1895. Today the print edition serves nearly 18,000 homes throughout Northern California. Our website and e-newsletter reach
over 100,000 readers each month. J. covers the full
range of what it means to be Jewish today — from
politics to the arts, religion and food, as well as
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PARENTS’ PRESS MAGAZINE
1416 Park Avenue, Alameda 94501
510-747-1060
[email protected]
www.parentspress.com
www.facebook.com/parentspress
@ParentsPressEB
Contact: Tracy McKean
Who we are: For more than 32 years,
Parents’ Press has been the Bay Area’s
[email protected]
www.firstrepublic.com
Contact – Kelny Denebeim,
Managing Director
Who we are: First Republic Bank (NYSE-FRC), and
its subsidiaries provide private banking, private
business banking and private wealth management.
Family Fun Calendar - Family classes, events
Founded in 1985, First Republic specializes in exand workshops throughout the
ceptional, relationship-based service offered
area all month long.
through preferred banking or wealth management
The Doctor Is In – Answers to parents’ medical
offices primarily in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los
concerns about their children.
Angeles, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, San Diego,
Adventures in Dining – Reviews of
Portland, Boston, Greenwich and New York City.
family-friendly restaurants.
First Republic offers a complete line of banking
Best of the Bay – The best places for
products for individuals and businesses, including
your children to go, voted on by parents just
deposit services.
like you.
number one resource for parents. As a free publication, each month we gear our content
to provide East Bay families with the essential information they need to raise, educate and have fun
with their children. Look for expert articles written
by local authors including:
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Best Pediatricians - The area’s best
children’s doctors of all specialties.
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Bookshelf – Age- & season-appropriate book
finds.
Find your free copy of Parents’ Press at more than
1,500 locations throughout the Bay Area including
preschools, schools, pediatricians’ offices, pediatric
dentists, sports, arts and dance schools and other GOLDEN GATE MOTHERS GROUP
family-friendly
P.O. Box 475866, SF 94147
venues.
(415) 812-4282
[email protected]
www.ggmg.org
Contact – Nancy Yen, Partnerships,
Board of Directors
Who we are: Golden Gate Mothers Group was
founded in 1996 by a small group of San Francisco
FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
moms. Over a decade later, we are 4,200 members
111 Pine Street, SF 94111
strong and an all-volunteer run organization (we’re
415-392-1400
all moms too!). We are brought together by a com-
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mon goal: to provide support to each other and
our community. In addition, GGMG members
receive discounts to all Parents Place groups and
workshops. Check the GGMG Web site for details, or contact Parents Place for information.
KIDADMIT
350 Townsend Street, Suite 411, SF 94107
650-743-0743
[email protected]
www.kidadmit.com
FB: www.facebook.com/kidadmit
TT: www.twitter.com/@kidadmit
Contact: Tajal Shah, Founder
Who we are: KidAdmit connects parents with
preschools through an online application. With
KidAdmit, parents can search and compare
schools, stay on top of application requirements,
and easily apply to their top choices. The cloudbased platform does away with paper applications, giving busy parents back their time. Start
your search here
RED TRICYCLE
40 Marina Vista Avenue, Larkspur 94939
415-945-9967
[email protected]
www.redtri.com
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Contact: Drea Lester
Who we are: Red Tricycle is the Local Playtime
Authority, offering tips on things to see, eat,
make and do with your kids, in your ‘hood. Voted
“Best Parenting Resource of The Decade” by Seattle Magazine, Red Tricycle is a free bi-weekly
newsletter and interactive site. Visit us
at www.redtri.com for fresh content daily and
don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter for your
weekly dose of fun.
URBANSITTER
1 Union Street #210, SF 94111
415-483-7357
[email protected]
www.urbansitter.com
FB: www.facebook.com/urbansitter
TT: www.twitter.com/urbansitter
Contact: Daisy Downs
Who we are: Looking for a new and better way
to book babysitters? Try UrbanSitter! Founded by
four busy parents, UrbanSitter is an online resource to find sitters recommended by people
you know - including those from Parents Place so you feel secure in hiring someone you trust.
Simply search for available sitters by date & time,
select based on reviews and credentials, then
book online at the click of a button! For harder to
fill jobs, such as regular part-time help or a lastminute sitter, post a job and get an organized list
of interested sitters.
EXHIBITORS
BLUE BALLOONS
ACROSPORTS
639 Frederick Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 665-2276 - http://www.acrosports.org
Contact: Christopher Holguin
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
THE BALANCED ATLAS
2121 - 19th Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 242-1472 - http://
www.thebalancedatlas.com
Contact: Jessica Harrison
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
BRANDEIS HILLEL DAY SCHOOL &
PJ LIBRARY
180 North San Pedro Road ●
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 472-1833 - http://bhds.org
Contact: Pamela Welner & Vivien Braly
[email protected]
Neighborhood: City-wide (offices throughout SF) |
Other (please specify)
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 6 Months – 7 Years
CHILDREN'S COUNCIL OF
SAN FRANCISCO
445 Church Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 276-2900 - http://www.childrenscouncil.org
Contact: Claudia Quinonez
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Noe Valley
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 0 – 12.9
THE GREAT BABY ROMP
653 - 3rd Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94118
(413) 320-6676 - thegreatbabyromp.com
Contact: Stef Tousignant
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Citywide (offices throughout SF)
Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Age Range: 6 Months – 3 Years
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JAMAROO KIDS
NATURAL RESOURCES
2001 Pine Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 614-2110 - http://jamarookids.com
1367 Valencia Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 830-4085 - http://www.naturalresourcessf.com
Contact: Jamaica, Christine or Tiva
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Castro | Cow Hollow | Haight-Ashbury
| Pacific Heights | Potrero Hill
Hours: Monday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday and
Thursday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM –
11:30 AM
Age Range: Infants – 7 Years
Contact: Ginny Colbert
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Mission
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM and
Sunday, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NEW YORK LIFE
KIDSMILES
2674 Ocean Avenue ●
San Francisco, CA 94132
(415) 681-5437 - http://www.681kids.com
Contact: Kristina Langworthy
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Stonestown
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Age Range: 1 – 18 Years
425 Market Street, Suite 1600 ●
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 393-6268 - http://www.newyorklife.com
Contact: Laura Chiu
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Sunset
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
NEWBORN-SOLUTIONS
MY GYM CHILDREN'S FITNESS CENTER
901 Minnesota Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 310-8380 - www.my-gym.com
Contact: Marci Briskin
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill
Hours:
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PO Box 471222 ●
San Francisco, CA 94147
(415) 758-3626 - http://NewboRN-Solutions.com
Contact: Karmi Soder
[email protected]
Neighborhood: City-wide (offices throughout SF) |
Office outside SF | Other
Hours: Always open
Age Range: Pre-conception – teenage
PARENT CLUBS ON BOARD BY
CARE.COM
201 Jones Road, Suite 500
Waltham, MA 02451
(415) 449-1428
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Contact: Amourence Lee
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Other
Hours: N/A
PREP
3235 Sacramento Street ●
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 763-7737 - http://prepcuts.com
Contact: Heidi Gregory
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
THANK YOU TO OUR
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
SPONSORS FOR THEIR
GENEROUS SUPPORT
Parents Place would like to extend it deepest
gratitude to the generous, communitycentric businesses that provided this
evening’s refreshments:
Bi-Rite Market
http://www.biritemarket.com
We believe that food does more than nourish: food brings people together. We think it’s our
responsibility to build meaningful relationships
with each part of our extended family; the food
we make and sell connects our staff, our guests,
our producers and the environment. In this way,
we “create community through food.”
http://www.biritemarket.com/who-we-are/
TOWN + COUNTRY RESOURCES
425 Sherman Avenue, Suite 430 ●
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 326-8570 - http://www.tandcr.com
Contact: Amanda Shone
[email protected]
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights
Hours:
Boudin Bakery
https://www.boudinbakery.com
The Original San Francisco Sourdough™
In 1849, the Boudin family struck culinary gold.
Wild yeasts in the San Francisco air had imparted
a unique tang to their traditional French bread,
giving rise to “San Francisco sourdough French
bread.” Today, the Boudin family's f our expert
bakers, with a portion of the original mother
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dough still starting each and every sourdough loaf
we make.
https://www.boudinbakery.com/meetboudin
Trader Joe’s
http://www.traderjoes.com
The Extreme Team Philosophy
If you want to get a sense of our business philosophy, all you have to do is
pick up a slice. There’s no better testament to
“Dedication to Quality, Commitment to Innovation” than the pizza itself.
http://www.extremepizza.com/philosophy.html
In '67, our founder, the original Trader Joe,
changed our name and the way we do business.
We started packaging innovative, hard-to-find,
great-tasting foods under the "Trader Joe's"
name. That cut our costs and saved you money.
Still does. And that's important, because "Value"
is a concept we take very seriously. And by
'Value,' we mean great everyday prices on all of
our great products. It's not complicated. We just
focus on what matters — great food + great
prices = Value.
http://www.traderjoes.com/about/our-story.asp
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Wise Sons Jewish Delicatessen
http://www.peets.com
http://wisesonsdeli.com
Over the past four decades, Peet's growth has
been fueled by the ever-increasing numbers of
true coffee lovers in the San Francisco Bay Area
and across the nation. Despite this growth, we
remain true to the same principle that inspired
our founder – an unrelenting commitment to
quality. Since 1966, our goal has remained the
same: we continually strive to raise the bar for
the American coffee industry, while always delivering a great tasting cup for those who truly love
coffee – for those whom a cup of coffee could
only mean a cup of Peet's.
http://www.peets.com/about-us/our-history
Wise Sons co-founders Evan Bloom and Leo Beckerman smoked their first pastrami in a San Francisco backyard in 2010. The two Los Angeles natives were frustrated by the dearth of deli food
they’d grown up with, and realized there was only
one solution: they had to make their own. Wise
Sons considers each person who eats at the deli
as part of its family. So come in, sit down and
have a little nosh. You look hungry.
http://wisesonsdeli.com
Extreme Pizza
http://www.extremepizza.com
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1710 Scott Street,
San Francisco, CA 94115
415-359-2454
[email protected]
www.parentsplaceonline.org