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Ark Christian Preschool

3141 Vicente Street, San Francisco, CA 941164.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$607
year first licensed
1985
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About

About Ark Christian Preschool

Ark Christian Preschool is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since November 22, 1985, for up to 70 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with full-time care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits since Nov 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Faith-basedMeals provided
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Type
Child care center
Ages
2.5 to 5 years and 11 months
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
Hours it lists: “Monday through Friday, 7:00am-5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

Ages2.5 to 5 years and 11 months
ProgramsFull-time care and part-time care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
EnrichmentChinese and Spanish language/ethnic studies
StaffState-licensed director and educators experienced and certified in Early Childhood Education
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Toilet-trained prior to admission
MoreFounded 1982
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ark Christian Preschool has not listed its tuition. 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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
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 Ark Christian Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Ark Christian Preschool since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
70 children
First licensed
1985
License number
#380504714
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Summary

4 visits since Nov 2022 · Last visit Apr 20, 2026

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, 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. Apr 20, 2026Inspection
  2. Apr 10, 2025Inspection
  3. Apr 3, 2024Inspection
  4. Nov 8, 2022Inspection

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 Ark Christian Preschool

Is Ark Christian Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed November 22, 1985.

Does Ark Christian Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 4 visits to Ark Christian Preschool since Nov 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can Ark Christian Preschool care for?

70, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Ark Christian Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ark Christian Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (415) 731-0912 to ask.

What is Ark Christian Preschool's phone number?

(415) 731-0912.

Where is Ark Christian Preschool?

3141 Vicente Street, San Francisco, CA 94116. The nearest other daycare we list is Starlight Two, under 0.1 miles away.

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