Moldovan Academy
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 1650 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
About the program
Moldovan Academy is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 2023. It is licensed for 49 children and serves preschool ages.
Moldovan Academy is a licensed preschool and toddler program located in San Francisco serving children aged 18 months to 5 years.
The program follows a academic approach.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Moldovan Academy 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
101216(f)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Sending our son to Moldovan has been one of the best decisions we've made. When James (then 22 months old) started school, he didn't even have individual words. Within 3-4 months, he was speaking in complete sentences, such as, "I want to reach for the moon." The teachers are kind and gentle and loving. They prioritize emotional regulation and self-expression. James, now almost 3, will say things like, "I feel…
Catherine Stewart · 5/5 on Google · 9 months agoWe absolutely loved the year our son spent at Moldovan Academy. He started just before he turned two and stayed until right before his third birthday, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Teacher Winnie and Teacher Magaly were both wonderful, and our son frequently went to bed singing about his teachers and classmates. The environment struck the right balance of structured learning and free play, and…
James Witkin · 5/5 on Google · a year agoAfter moving to SF from the East coast, we were nervous about resettling our daughter into a new school. Moldovan has been such a welcoming, engaging, and caring community for our little one who can’t wait to see her classmates and teachers each day! She has learned so much both from the curriculum as well as the focus on developing empathy and community awareness that has become part of the inclusive culture at…
Bethany Fair · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur son started at Moldovan Academy shortly after turning 2 years old and we've had a wonderful experience. The staff is incredibly warm, thoughtful, and caring. They were so helpful with our family's transition into preschool. There is a thoughtful lesson plan shared with us along with a summary of what the children did each week. Our son loves the variety of activities at school including art, music, play time, and…
Amelia McBirney Klein · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
1650 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Questions about Moldovan Academy
Is Moldovan Academy licensed?
Yes. Moldovan Academy holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384004747), with a licensed capacity of 49 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Moldovan Academy had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Moldovan Academy, across 2 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Moldovan Academy take?
Moldovan Academy is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Moldovan Academy cost?
Moldovan Academy does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
