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Phoebe Hearst Preschool

Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 1315 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

5.0 (5 on Google)Read parent reviews
Call (415) 931-1018Visit website
AgesPreschool
HoursSee hours below
Tuition from$3,079 a month
Licensed capacity125 children
Citations on file2
On the register since1976

About the program

Phoebe Hearst Preschool is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 1976. It is licensed for 125 children and serves preschool ages.

Phoebe Hearst Preschool is a year-round, art-based, child-centered preschool located in San Francisco.

The program follows a play-based approach.

Play-basedOnline tour booking

Tuition and capacity

Age groupFull-time / monthAs published
Preschool$3,079"Annual tuition for 2026-2027 school year is $36,952, payable through 10-payment plan."

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

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Licence typeDay Care Center · 380500512
Licence statusActive since 1976
Licensed capacity125 children
Inspections on file4
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Last synced September 18, 2026.
Citations on file2Area median for centers: 1
Type A (immediate risk)044 of 332 centers have at least one
Substantiated complaints04 inspection visits · last visit October 2025

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

101223(a)(1) · 101700.3

Open the state record for each visit report.

What parents say

Phoebe Hearst is an awesome and well run preschool. Our son loved his time here. They also have extra services like speech and occupational therapy readily available.

Gemma Wilde · 5/5 on Google · 4 years ago
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Getting there

1315 Ellis Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

Questions about Phoebe Hearst Preschool

Is Phoebe Hearst Preschool licensed?

Yes. Phoebe Hearst Preschool holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 380500512), with a licensed capacity of 125 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.

Has Phoebe Hearst Preschool had any inspection violations?

California's public file shows 2 citations for Phoebe Hearst Preschool, 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 Phoebe Hearst Preschool take?

Phoebe Hearst Preschool is licensed to serve preschool ages.

How much does Phoebe Hearst Preschool cost?

Phoebe Hearst Preschool publishes full-time tuition from $3,079 a month on its website, read in September 2026. Ask about registration, supply and late pick-up fees.

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