Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion
Daycare center in San Francisco, CA. 1749 Waller Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
About the program
Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion is a licensed daycare center in San Francisco, California, on the state register since 2019. It is licensed for 42 children and serves preschool ages.
Tinker Preschool is a Reggio-Emilia inspired early childhood program with multiple locations in San Francisco offering full-time and part-time care.
The program follows a Reggio Emilia and nature-based approach and offers Mandarin.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion 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) · 101212(d)(1)(C)
Open the state record for each visit report.
What parents say
Our family couldn't be happier with the daycare experience that Tinker Cole Valley provided to our daughter. Though we lived quite far from this location, and had nearby daycares that offered more convenience, we were more than happy to make the extra long journey to Tinker. This is because Tinker offers an experience that few other daycares have, which is daily connection to nature at Golden Gate Park. In addition…
Justin Chan · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoI rarely write public reviews, but can't say enough positive things about Tinker Preschool in Cole Valley. From the caring teachers and administrators to the robust STEAM curriculum and fun activities, this school truly goes above and beyond to create a safe, dynamic environment for learning Mandarin and giving kids a great foundation in education. Everything about Tinker- daily communications, the PTA and overall…
Jaclyn Loo · 5/5 on Google · 3 years agoWendy and her team run the best preschool I have ever experienced. They provide healthy meals, play outdoors at the park everyday, run purposeful activities and take great care of the kids. Not once did my son ever come home dirty, or with items missing this is very well run organisation run by very caring people. Cannot rate them enough.
Mandy Walker · 5/5 on Google · a year agoWe are very happy with the school and the entire community that surrounds it. The staff and daily updates are wonderful. There's typically a long waitlist, we were happy we had signed up early!
Jeremy O · 5/5 on Google · 2 years agoGetting there
1749 Waller Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Questions about Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion
Is Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion licensed?
Yes. Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion holds an active Day Care Center licence from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (licence 384004017), with a licensed capacity of 42 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion had any inspection violations?
California's public file shows 1 citation for Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion, 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 Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion take?
Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion is licensed to serve preschool ages.
How much does Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion cost?
Tinker Preschool Cole Valley Mandarin Immersion does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
