Our family has such a special connection to Little Gators--my husband attended here, so it truly…read moremeans a lot to us that our son now gets to be part of this community as well. The program and curriculum have been incredible. What stands out most is how the teachers really tailor their approach to each child. They understand what my son needs and support him in a way that feels thoughtful and intentional. We've seen so much growth, and it's been amazing to watch. I also love the little touches, like the "homework" he gets--it's fun, engaging, and something we genuinely enjoy doing together over the weekends. It's such a great way to stay involved and help him continue learning at home. Another highlight is the variety of activities and events. There's always something fun and meaningful happening, and it keeps both the kids and parents engaged. But truly, the best part about Little Gators is the community. The teachers go above and beyond to create a welcoming environment, not just for the kids, but for the parents too. We've met such wonderful families, and it really feels like we're all part of something special. Little Gators has become more than just a preschool for us--it's a family, and we're so grateful to be a part of it.

We moved to Cow Hollow when our daughter was 4 months old…read more We knew times were uncertain during Covid....thankfully we moved around the corner from Little Gators and thought we should check it out. From the very first meeting, we felt a special connection to Barb and Stella. We thought, wow, how lucky for us there's a spot! Each year brings more joy and love into our lives. This is our last and most epic year of all at Little Gators. Thank you to the Little Gators staff and much love to the Gators Community of families!

Our 3 year old goes to this pre school. She loves it. It is truly spanish immersion. The staff…read moretreat her really well. I am completely happy dropping her off, as is my daughter. The location tied into a very small and pretty obscure city park is brilliant combination. Give them a call!

From the owner: Tucked inside the adorable clubhouse in the heart of Cow Hollow Playground, you will find…read more¡HolaKids! Spanish Immersion Preschool. This cozy campus feels like a little secret. Kids love the enclosed playground — gardening, swinging, and moving their bodies in big and small ways. And with the Presidio right at our doorstep, adventure is always close. A sweet neighborhood spot that's also a favorite for families coming from Marin — with easy access right off the Golden Gate Bridge, it's the first ¡HolaKids! campus, they encounter driving into the city, making it a convenient and natural choice without having to navigate deeper into San Francisco. Our dedicated teachers provide early childhood education in a robust Spanish immersion environment while sharing rich cultural values that span the wide range of Spanish-speaking countries. Along the way, we provide our students with an outstanding, supportive learning environment for preschool academics and social-emotional growth. We invite you to join us in this happy, multi-cultural journey. 

If anyone is looking for an awesome daycare / preschool for their kids, you need to check out…read moreLadybug Childcare & Preschool in the marina! I've sent both my kids here and we absolutely love it! The hours are great, the owner is absolutely wonderful, the facilities are clean, the lead teacher has over 30 years of experience(!!), and, honestly, my kids have feel so loved, heard and special at this school. One of my favorite parts is that they don't just teach kids concepts; they get them outdoors and offsite everyday to learn about these things in a real world context. Plus, they have an app where you get daily pictures and updates of what your little ones are working on. They brighten my day every time. I can't say enough about Ladybug and my experience with them over the last 3 years. My older daughter is now at a public school, and my biggest regret is not keeping her in Ladybug longer!! - Courtney (3 years with Ladybug)

We started our son in Ladybug Too at Greenwich St this fall, and we absolutely love it! Teacher…read moreDiana is awesome with the kids, and the space is way better than any other preschool we visited. Everyone who works there is so friendly, and they are always doing cool activities. We were nervous because our 2 year old son is very shy and slow to warm, but he has done so well and really loves it. It's such a gem of a school for little ones!

Is there a 6 star review option? Because I cannot recommend Calvary Nursery School highly enough…read more Our son is absolutely thriving this year in kindergarten in large part to the exceptional job that Calvary did to prepare him. In addition to being phenomenally prepared to start grade school, he loved the eye dropping rooftop playground and all of the friends he met there. I asked him this past weekend whether he misses Calvary because he is so happy at his new school. He responded that he still misses Calvary because of how much he loves his teachers and all of the friends that he made there. As an added bonus, my wife and I met some of our best friends through Calvary. Lastly, Stephanie and the other staff at Calvary provided the perfect level of support and guidance to help us find the best grade school for our son. One of the best decisions we made was to transfer him from another preschool to Calvary. If you are looking for high quality teachers, small class sizes, a parent community that is second to none and quality programming that will prepare your child for the next step in their educational journey, then look no further than Calvary.

Three reasons why Calvary is the best pre-school / pre-K in San Francisco: leadership, curriculum…read moreand parent community. The Director of the School, Deb Anaya, is truly a thought leader for her peers in the market. She's been at Calvary since 1999 and has not only created an amazing program that best prepares these kids for elementary school but also has attracted some of the best teachers in the area who truly care about the development of social life skills, creativity and the basic fundamentals that will guarantee your child is well prepared for kindergarten. We knew the program at Calvary was the best when we received the ultimate accolade from our daughters kindergarten teacher: "where did your child go to school, she's one of the best prepared kids for kinder in the class." Achievement unlocked We're repeat customers too! Our son will graduate this year and my youngest will go there next year. Should also note they are one of the more reasonably priced preschools in the City especially given the caliber of the school.

We have a three year old daughter who had the luxury of being home with a nanny since she was just…read morea few months old. Her nanny had a baby and we were ready to put our little one in a preschool. We started her at another school and for a month we went through tears (hers and mine), the shrill "mommy mommy mommy" and even nightmares. We assumed this was one of the growing pains that comes when your child starts school. Then we got a call from MCC that they could get her in (off the wait list). MCC was significantly more convenient to our home and was our preferred school so we made the leap. Within days the nightmares stopped, the "mommy mommy" lessened and the crying significantly subsided. Now she actually LIKES going to school and there are days we have to drag her out of there at night saying "Okay, the school is now closing, you have to come home". I think what worked for our kid was that there were more adults to children than her previous school, it's small enough for a kid not to feel overwhelmed, and the teachers are amazing and loving. Since our enrollment several months ago, we feel like we have been welcomed into a family. One that's been around the neighborhood for a long long time, one that cares about the kids and the parents, and one that our child is very comfortable in. Now if only MCC could make my child a morning person so the 7am wakeups are a little more smooth... Thanks MCC!

My daughter is a full time student at MCC and absolutely loves the program. Cameron is fabulous…read morewith the kids and her team keeps them challenged with fun play and creative art projects. We still have one more year until kindergarten but I know she will help to make that process seamless. I highly recommend this hidden gem!

We love Little Bee. The kids are happy, well adventured on their daily outings & kept safe; the…read moredirector Sarra is easy to work with, and the parent community is welcoming. On top of a Mandarin curriculum with creative activities daily, the lucky kids take outings every morning to various beautiful Presidio locations, including the ocean & beach, forest, and the new Presidio Tunnel tops. We also appreciate the weekly show & tells, daily photo updates, and music classes. The kids enjoy singing Mandarin & English songs learned without speaking Mandarin at home. Highly recommend.

Finding Little Bee feels like discovering a hidden gem. Our child gets to be in the outdoors for a…read moregood portion of the day, in the Presidio, with the Golden Gate Bridge as a backdrop. On top of that, her Mandarin AND English skills seem far advanced among her peers that are not in Little Bee. The parent community is one-of-a-kind and we have made some lifelong friends here. The only downside is knowing that our child will have to leave for kindergarten one day. Little Bee is a special place that our family will always treasure.

As a new parent, we did not realize how much time you lose with you little ones, once they start…read moreschool. It really shows how important it is to trust where you send them, and we could not have picked a better place than The Serra Preschool. Marybeth and the whole staff are the most wonderful teachers, caring about our kids' growth and education more than I could have ever hoped. Not only do they care, they are amazingly good at what they do, too. Not a day goes by where I am not amazed by how much our kids have learned, and we owe a lot of that to the education they received at this school. Truly understanding the needs of every family, the staff identifies ares of strengths, and ones that need work, so that they can best prepare the students for the next steps of life. This is not just a school for your child, it's an opportunity!

We have had the most wonderful, loving, and inspiring experience at the Serra Preschool for our 3…read morelittle ones. We first arrived to Serra in 2020, having looked at a half-dozen schools in SF for our daughter. We were immediately drawn to the school's individualized, play-centered approach to help children to develop a love of learning. Since then, our focus on social emotional has proven to be a real differentiator when compared to other schools. The loving and approachable teachers not only teach our children with such care and empathy but also teach us parents how to navigate the stages (and challenges!) of early childhood. It is the happiest feeling when you find a preschool that is a real partner in helping to set the foundation for your child to be confident, resilient, problem-solvers in these critical first 5 years of life! Serra also introduces the kids to the Catholic faith in an age-appropriate, sweet, and non-overbearing way- which we have found to be so grounding in today's fast-moving, secular world. Not to mention, the parent community is incredibly warm, involved, and such a FUN group of SF families that have become some of our best friends in the city. Our oldest is now heading to our first choice school for Kindergarten, and Serra has been an instrumental part of her journey. Serra is just the best, and you couldn't pay us to send our kids anywhere else!

Super attentive staff, my kids learned a lot and very good activities too. They were not English…read morespeakers and they helped a lot

Our daughter has attended Pacific Heights Prep for 2.5 years, and has grown so much working with…read moreEmily and her team! The program is focused on helping kids develop socially and collaboratively, and I've seen our daughter build friendships, learn from the older children, and learn to show so much patience and care for her "younger friends" at school. PHP has also been a great community for us as parents - we've gotten to know a number of neighborhood families for park dates and get togethers. Emily helps build connection through occasional weekend park gatherings for spring and fall for families to connect. It's been a great environment for both our daughter and for us - and we're planning to send our son there too as soon as he is old enough!