We chose this preschool after our neighbors recommended it, and right from the tour we knew it was…read moresomething special. My son started when he was 2.5 and graduated at 4, and he absolutely thrived during his time there. The teachers are wonderful, and the Spanish immersion has been such a gift. I can see now how much it prepared him for TK, not just with learning but also with confidence and friendships. He especially loved show and tell, playing outside on the tricycles, and of course the friends he made. The school is very well organized and thoughtfully run, and our experience has been overwhelmingly positive. There's no question that our daughter will be attending here too. I'd recommend this preschool to any family looking for a warm, supportive environment that really sets kids up for the future.

My daughter has been at SF Tikes since May of this year and I've loved it. Previously she was at a…read moreplace that lacked that more familiar *school* structure she seems to thrive best in, and it's been amazing watching her bloom both academically and socially. The current (new) location is really nice, they have a fun science lab with a pet gecko my daughter's obsessed with, there are strong and clear curriculum goals + themed weeks where the kids will do deep dives into whatever topic, a bit of gardening, occasional science projects (bottle rocket, butterflies, slime!), and more. I love that teachers from other classrooms know my daughter's name, and I love how warm everyone is. One time I sent my daughter to school with crappy braids and she came home with two beautiful ones, ha! I really appreciate the director's approach on blending teaching philosophies and frankly how seriously she takes early education. And in general the administration here is really intentional about learning, fine-tuning, and just trying to be a great school! While my daughter's in the Flamingo preschool class, there's a TK program as well that seems awesome. There's an overall love for children here and it's balanced with enough structure to keep my kid happy and bouncing around while learning tons.

One kid already graduated but still going back for summer camps, and another one going through…read moreschool now. Love this school, if only they would let me enroll myself! Kind and knowledgeable staff, a different environment full of creativity...

Our family has had an incredibly positive experience at KMS. The teachers are truly the heart of…read morethe program -- thoughtful, caring, and deeply invested in each child. Over the past two years, our son has grown and thrived in the Pumpkins (preschool) and Strawberries (early elementary) programs, and KMS has been a safe, nurturing, and formative place for him. The Reggio-based approach, with its emphasis on open-ended learning and play, has allowed our son to explore, ask questions, and build confidence in a way that feels both joyful and meaningful. The field trips are exceptional and thoughtfully tied into what the children are learning, bringing lessons to life in memorable ways. The aftercare program is also outstanding. It's engaging, well-run, and a real extension of the school's values. We are deeply grateful for the community, care, and creativity KMS has provided our son, and we couldn't recommend it more highly.

I dropped off my daughter for a one day spring camp. Leo was EXTREMELY accommodating, he was going…read moreto cancel class because there was only one 1 other student who enrolled but he decided to open the day up for my daughter and her friend. There was a total of 3 students all the same age 4.5-5years old and they had a blast! He even sent us pictures throughout the day to assure me my kid was doing well and had another teacher come in to help out (or take pictures!). I can't be more thankful for what he did for us. Leo is very patient and good with young kids. Thumbs up, will go back for summer camp.

Terrible experience! Too dangerous will not send kid there anymore. Highly suggest not to put kids…read morethere. The director doesn't treat complain seriously, one teacher looking after 10+ kids between two rooms is that even legal? The director didn't even know there was a substitute teacher. The substitute teacher has zero knowledge on how to care for kids and she was there looking after 6-7 kids. Do you feel comfortable letting your kids there?

I had heard of Capoeira, always imagined as something I could never do or something I should ve…read morepicked when I was much younger. One day by chance, I saw 2 people doing capoeira at a street event of the Center (an awesome place by the way) , who were students of Bill Stark (Tucano), it looked so fun and beautiful I wanted to try it myself at his school. The philosophy of the school is to make capoeira accessible to everyone, and this really shows when you go to their classes. Everyone I have met in class is very welcoming, friendly, has a really good atitude on their own work as well as helping others. The energy and inspiration you get off them is really high. I d never done Yoga, I had just been trying to keep in shape with gym and tennis sometimes, I have been doing 2 and a half months of Capoeira at CAQ, I can now do stuff I could never imagine myself doing and I feel stronger than ever, and this is only the beginning... Tucano is a very nice, friendly, inspiring guy. His capoeira is awesome and knows how to feed knowledge on his students. Once you got the most basic things right, he works on the details, one by one, making the move/sequence you are working on more challenging at every step. If you are a more advanced student, he still does this, there is always room for improvement in Capoeira!. He also talks about strategy at the games and gives you very constructive feedback when he sees something wrong. The place where we train is really nice and conveniently located at Lower Haight. Lots of classes - Mon-Fri 8-9AM , Mon-Thu 6:30-7:30, and a weekly roda (really a lot of bang for your buck) . First week is 18 bucks for you to try it out, then $135 a month. Join us!

Capoeira with Tucano at The Center is awesome! I've taken several classes there now, and have…read morenothing but great things to say. I'm a black belt in a Japanese martial arts, and a teacher in that practice as well, so I can say with great confidence that Tucano's class is a great blend of workout, theory, and play. As a beginner capoeira student, I really liked his pacing, though I've seen Tucano take on a mixed class of advanced and new students, and the more advanced students had a blast, too. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for mental, physical or spiritual exercise.

Clean Shower available…read more Cubby's for belongings 2 changing rooms Well vented Awesome instructors and people Dope community

Jonny's GRS is:…read more People Ambience Service/Food/Drink Capoeira, capoeira, we are like star crossed lovers, always yearning to be together, yet somehow never getting around to it. ! People, Professor Aranha is hands down, an AMAZING capoeira person. He is not only dedicated, but some might say single minded in his purpose - to convey and teach the happiness, fun, and discipline/dance that is capoeira! He is also a former classmate and close friend of mine. About Capoiera, it's great, it's fun, it's like breakdancing! It's also a GREAT core and lower back workout. If you can last the warm up, which is not only just a warm up, but some really hard work as well, you'll be practicing kicks, cartwheels, trips, and all sorts of great moves. I love it. At heart I will always be a capoeriesta, though I may not be part of the roda often enough. There are times when you find something that really clicks with you as a person - and capoeira is that for me. Will it be that for you too? Who knows...your first class is free, so you have nothing to lose!! Jonny's rating system People: 5 of 5 - the group and the instructor Ambience: Locations are great, if a little cramped at times. 4 out of 5 Service: 5 of 5 - Aranha is great and patient, while demonstrating what a true capoerista can become. Much love to my family up there, which I would love to see more, and will be eventually moving back to! - J

This school is amazing! The warm, welcoming director and staff are really offering an excellent…read morefirst school experience to our 2 yr. old granddaughter. The care and detail in the program is exemplary!

We have been so happy with our experience at Peekadoodle! The teachers and staff are so warm and…read morewelcoming and genuinely care about all of the children. I had no idea what I was doing when it came to finding the right preschool. But after having one conversation with the amazing director, Stef, I knew this would be a great fit. Our son started at Peekadoodle when he was about to turn 3 and the change in him over the past 2 years has been remarkable. His vocabulary and social skills exploded and his little (big) personality really started to shine. He loves all of the teachers and staff so much and really looks forward to school. He surprises us almost daily with the things he's learned! I've also been lucky enough to meet some amazing friends in the parents and staff. We'll be sad when our son is done with his time at Peekadoodle but luckily we're having another one so we get to start over. At least we have their preschool figured out!

Hard to put into words how much being part of the Rocky Mountain community means to our family, but…read moresuffice to say that atleast once a day my husband, daughter or myself comments on how lucky we are. When we started looking into preschool options, and were surprised by how few of the "play based" programs were truly child led, play based learning, without a daily schedule of structured group activities and crafts. We love that every day our daughter can pick the activity she's most interested in and pursue it on her own time. As a co-op, it definitely requires much more parent involvement than a regular preschool, but it offers so much more in return! The weekly parent development meetings are invaluable- a chance to connect with the community and learn from a variety of speakers on early childhood development- from occupational therapists to social justice parenting. In the 6 short months that we have been part of the school, we have felt so welcomed and supported. Every day my daughter wakes up excited to get to Rocky Mountain and my heart bursts to have found somewhere that she feels so comfortable and loves to be!

Rocky Mountain is a wonderful preschool located in a naturally beautiful setting in the heart of…read moreSan Francisco. The school draws upon a decades-long tradition of play-based education that is uniquely empowering for children and their families. We were referred by a home childcare provider who had attended with her daughter over 20 years ago. We didn't know anyone when we started the application process. My daughter has attended mornings and afternoons for a year now (including their summer program) and has absolutely thrived. Participating parents work together closely with the directors to run the school and provide a safe, loving place for the children to do what they naturally do-play, learn, grow. My kid loves it and is building a healthy, bright, confident foundation for her future learning and relationships. The school is in a clubhouse building and public playground owned by the SF Rec and Park Dept. and the children get to explore every facet of Corona Heights. The natural world and the urban environment come together there for the children in the most elegant way. Just showing up everyday is a treat. The parent education component at Rocky Mountain has been transformative for me as a parent. Rocky Mountain families spend quite a bit of time together and the cooperative structure requires many hours a week from the adults. It can feel like a lot, but the return on investment is priceless and lifelong. I have discovered supportive, joyful relationships with a community of families who have a wealth of experience to share. I am learning constantly alongside my child, about other children, about people in general, about myself and I've no doubt that I am a better parent and a better person for it. The community is beautifully diverse and always changing. Every year brings a new group of families who start to reshape the school. The directors are kind and terrifically knowledgeable. It can seem chaotic-it is a preschool-but there is an underlying, enduring harmony that is rare and magical. The children totally get it and they love it.

We just started my young daughter in acro sports and we are LOVING it!! There are many classes to…read morechoose from and relativity affordable per class. Their app is wonderful/parent portal. They have an easy make up class policy which we are utilizing for an upcoming trip. All communication was sent to our email and app which was great to stay informed. The teachers are great and really help encourage the kids love this place!!

As a circus performer, I'm surrounded by acrobats and aerialists every week. I've taken a few…read moreaerial classes in the past, but focused on my own skillset instead and never committed long enough to get become sufficient in it. Well, thanks to Yelp Elite, I went to an Elite event here one day and we spent an hour trying a variety of classes, including trampoline, handstands, parkour, and aerials. I became re-inspired to try my hand at aerials so I purchased a class package and now here I am as a student! I'm currently taking Lyra classes and it is incredibly humbling and challenging, but in just 3 classes, I've already seen some improvement. I'm still worlds away from being performance ready, but it's a start! The instructors here are incredibly talented and fun. They are hands-on with helping correct form and posture or if you need a little boost to get onto your hoop. Looking forward to continuing my training here!