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Alta Plaza Preschool

2140 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA 941155.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,805
year first licensed
1995
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About Alta Plaza Preschool

Alta Plaza Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since October 30, 1995, for up to 30 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $1,805 to $3,040.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits since Jul 2022, with 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations.

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Type
Child care center
Ages
2½ to 5½
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2½ to 5½
ProgramsFull-time care, part-time care and pre-k
ApproachPlay-based
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Alta Plaza Preschool lists monthly tuition from $1,805 to $3,040. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Francisco County has a median price of $607 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Day, 3 days (M,W,F)$2,575
Full Day, 4 days$2,790
Full Day, 5 days$3,040
Half Day, 3 days (M,W,F)$1,805
Half Day, 4 days$1,975
Half Day, 5 days$2,200
One-time Application Fee$75
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
San Francisco County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$607
Home daycare$395

Toddler

Center$433
Home daycare$369

Preschool

Center$477
Home daycare$410

School age

Center$438
Home daycare$433

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Alta Plaza Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Alta Plaza Preschool since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
30 children
First licensed
1995
License number
#384000037
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Summary

8 visits since Jul 2022 · Last visit May 21, 2025

Type A citations 1 · Type B citations 0, as the state counts them

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. May 21, 2025Inspection
  2. Aug 9, 2024Visit
  3. Oct 24, 2023Inspection
  4. Apr 19, 2023Visit
  5. Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigationType A 0 · Type B 0
  6. Mar 15, 2023Visit
  7. Oct 25, 2022Inspection
  8. Jul 28, 2022VisitType A 0 · Type B 0

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Alta Plaza Preschool

Is Alta Plaza Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 30, 1995.

Does Alta Plaza Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 8 visits to Alta Plaza Preschool since Jul 2022. Its published counts show 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations across those visits.

How many children can Alta Plaza Preschool care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Alta Plaza Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Alta Plaza Preschool cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,805 to $3,040, as it lists it.

What is Alta Plaza Preschool's phone number?

(415) 928-6483.

Where is Alta Plaza Preschool?

2140 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. The nearest other daycare we list is Sfusd-Dr. William Cobb (Ees) Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).