Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 823 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
About the program
Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 2021. It is licensed for 52 children and serves preschool ages.
Petite Explorer Preschool operates two San Francisco locations offering full-time programs for children aged two to six years.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia approach.
Tuition and capacity
Published on the program's website, read September 18, 2026. Weekly and annual rates are converted to a monthly figure. Confirm current rates and fees with the program.
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
101700.2(a)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
My son is nearing the end of his second year at Petite Explorer NOPA. He started at just over two years old and only spoke a handful of words at that time. He has blossomed in so many areas thanks to the staff and friends at Petite Explorer. Love the classroom, outdoor space, variety of activities and seeing his interests grow! Highly recommend!
Amanda Webb · 5/5 on Google · a year agoEchoing everyone's rave reviews! I have had two children at PE Nopa over the past two years -- my son started in the Petite Room at age 2.5 last August and is now in the Discover Room at age 4.5, my daughter started in the Petite Room at age 2 this August. We have been thrilled with everything about the school. The teachers are phenomenal--nurturing, engaged, and well-educated. The husband and wife owners/admins…
Lisa Mendelman · 5/5 on Google · a year agoHighly recommend. Our daughter has attended for two years (ages 2.5 to 4.5). Fabulous staff from teachers to those that run the school. Great student/teacher ratio, attentive and caring, and good mix of social and educational learning. They use Brightwheel for communication and photos which is great to get updates on your little one(s). We'll be sad to leave the school as our daughter heads to public school/TK but PE…
Ana Harris-Padley · 5/5 on Google · a year agoOur son Wesley has been going to Petite Explorers for a year and he absolutely adores it. The teachers are wonderful and the program director Vicky is very organized, responsive and attentive. It’s a wonderful preschool that we highly recommend.
Julia Tanase · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoGetting there
823 Divisadero Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Questions about Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA
Is Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA licensed?
Yes. Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384004334), with a licensed capacity of 52 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA, across 4 inspection visits. The median daycare center in the area has 1. The state record linked above has each visit report.
What ages does Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA take?
Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA cost?
Petite Explorer Preschool NOPA publishes full-time tuition from $2,957 to $3,399 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
