Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 3219a Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
About the program
Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 2025. It is licensed for 21 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Hungry Caterpillars is a family-founded daycare and preschool program in San Francisco offering infant, toddler, and Spanish immersion preschool care.
The program follows a Montessori, Reggio Emilia and language immersion approach, offers Spanish and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center 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.
What parents say
We feel incredibly grateful for the experience our daughter has had at Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center this past year. Since our daughter already speaks Spanish at home, it was important for us to find a school where she could continue strengthening the language in a meaningful and joyful way. This program has done exactly that, and we’ve loved seeing her grow in confidence while feeling proud of her…
Alexander Romero · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoTeacher Priscila at The Hungry Caterpillar is attentive, professional, and genuinely kind, with a deep commitment to each child’s development and well-being. The classroom and play areas are thoughtfully organized, clean, and welcoming, providing a safe and stimulating environment, making it highly recommended for a nurturing and supportive preschool experience.
Julliana Ferreyra · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoWe loved our time at Hungry Caterpillars with our 3yr old! They were so welcoming and kind and the Spanish immersion was a big plus. Their new space is renovated and fresh with an outdoor area for the kids, I would highly recommend coming here with your little one!
Jess Sunday · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGreat school, my daughter loves it, Priscilla is amazing, highly recommended.
Guillermo Bravo · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoGetting there
3219a Laguna Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Questions about Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center
Is Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center licensed?
Yes. Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center holds an active Single Licensed Child Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384004930), with a licensed capacity of 21 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows no citations for Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center take?
Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages.
How much does Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center cost?
Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
