Alta Plaza Preschool
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 2140 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
About the program
Alta Plaza Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 1995. It is licensed for 30 children and serves preschool ages.
Alta Plaza Preschool is a San Francisco-based program for children ages 2.5 to 5.5 featuring an open classroom format.
The program follows a play-based approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Alta Plaza Preschool does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $2,495 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →California cites a Type A violation for an immediate risk to the health or safety of children, and a Type B violation for a record-keeping or maintenance item. The state file gives counts, dates and regulation numbers, not the inspector's notes.
Regulations cited
101229(a)(1)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our son has had such a wonderful experience at this school! The teachers are incredibly sweet and patient. They manage to create a warm, nurturing environment while also teaching these young kids about boundaries, independence and introducing them to a more structured environment (since it’s many 2/3 year olds first time in “school”). It’s clear they genuinely care about each child’s individual growth and happiness.…
Vera Neinken · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe have so many wonderful things to say about Alta Plaza Preschool (APP)! It can be difficult to find a preschool that is simultaneously well organized and structured - but also flexible and understanding that preschoolers don't always do things exactly as we might hope! This school achieves that rare and special balance! We needed a part-time schedule and they were very flexible and accommodating. They also offer…
Jennifer Brodsky · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoAmazing preschool. Our then 2.5-yo son spent a few months there when we were travelling to SF for work, and despite the language barrier he immediately fell warmly welcome. He was always happy to go to preschool, and was coming back with beautiful memories of the activities he did there. The kids also go in the park every day, which I found amazing. I had the opportunity to spend several half-days in the preschool…
Laurane De Mot · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoOur child enterred APP at 3 and we immediatly felt welcome as part of a family. Erika's team was always super responsive and listening to us. The presence of Alta Plaza park next to the school is also a great add on as the kids go out (weather allowing) every day. There are also numerous side activities organized (music,....) Last but not least, the community of parent is quite active and organizes numerous event (eg…
Mathieu Poma · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
2140 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Questions about Alta Plaza Preschool
Is Alta Plaza Preschool licensed?
Yes. Alta Plaza Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384000037), with a licensed capacity of 30 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Alta Plaza Preschool had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Alta Plaza Preschool, 1 of them Type A, across 3 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Alta Plaza Preschool take?
Alta Plaza Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Alta Plaza Preschool cost?
Alta Plaza Preschool does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
