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The Scandinavian School in San Francisco

20 Woodside Avenue, San Francisco, CA 941274.9· 17 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
yearly, posted tuition
$24,000
year first licensed
2005

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About

About The Scandinavian School in San Francisco

The Scandinavian School in San Francisco is a licensed child care center in San Francisco, California. The state has licensed it since January 7, 2005, for up to 57 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach, with drop-in care and full-time care. It says it provides meals. It lists yearly tuition of $24,000.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits since Sep 2022, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

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Type
Child care center
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Hours today
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsDrop-in care and full-time care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Scandinavian/Nordic languages)
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Extended care daily 8-9am and 3-5pm, 5 days/week
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Scandinavian School in San Francisco lists yearly tuition of $24,000. 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).

Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Core Program, 5 days/week, 9am-3pm$24,000
Extended Care$22 an hour
Drop In Care$34 an hour
1 posted price. 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 The Scandinavian School in San Francisco

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to The Scandinavian School in San Francisco since Sep 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
57 children
First licensed
2005
License number
#384001418
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Summary

5 visits since Sep 2022 · Last visit Feb 25, 2025

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

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  1. Feb 25, 2025Inspection
  2. Mar 28, 2024Inspection
  3. Feb 2, 2023Visit
  4. Feb 2, 2023Inspection
  5. Sep 28, 2022Visit

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 The Scandinavian School in San Francisco

Is The Scandinavian School in San Francisco licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 7, 2005.

Does The Scandinavian School in San Francisco have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 5 visits to The Scandinavian School in San Francisco since Sep 2022. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can The Scandinavian School in San Francisco care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are The Scandinavian School in San Francisco's hours?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Scandinavian School in San Francisco cost?

Yearly tuition of $24,000, as it lists it.

What is The Scandinavian School in San Francisco's phone number?

(415) 665-3276.

Where is The Scandinavian School in San Francisco?

20 Woodside Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94127. The nearest other daycare we list is Meaningful Beginnings Development Ctr., 0.3 miles away.

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