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1429 Valencia St, San Francisco, 94110
Center

Creative Gardens

  • Ages 4 months - 5 years
  • Business Hours
    Business Hours
    • Mo 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM & 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
    • Tu 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM & 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
    • We 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM & 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
    • Th 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM & 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM
    • Fr 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM & 07:30 AM - 06:00 PM

License Number: 384004111, 384004110 Click the link below to visit the California Department of Social Services Transparency Website. Use this site to view the last five years of licensing reports for this child care program. This will include their inspection reports and complaint investigation reports on the facility. More in-depth information is available at the local licensing office.

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  • Academic
    • Academic

    Academic programs for young children focus on activities such as counting, reading, and writing. They are usually more structured and adult-driven. Academic-based programs are more focused on learning outcomes rather than the learning process.

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  • Montessori
    • Montessori

    The Montessori method emphasizes the development of a child's own initiative and natural abilities, especially through practical play. Children are allowed to develop at their own pace.

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  • Play based
    • Play based

    Inspired by a child's natural love of Play, this type of learning style builds many skills and helps set a foundation for future learning and success.

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  • Reggio Emilia
    • Reggio Emilia

    Reggio-Emilia child development programs use group projects based on children's interests and curiosity to support learning.

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Openings

Infants (0 to 23 months)

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Capacity: 20

Preschool (2 to 5 years)

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Capacity: 56

The Basics

The Basics

  • Language: English
  • Schedule: Full Time, Part time, Full year
  • Transportation: -
  • Meals: AM Snack, PM Snack
  • Special Needs Experience: No
  • Accreditation: -
  • Subsidies Accepted: None
  • Quality Improvement Efforts: -
  • QCC Score: - Quality Counts California is a rating system for child care programs. The scores range from 1 to 5. QCC scores are based on many things, such as caring relationships, low teacher-child ratio, a safe and healthy environment, and more. A quality score is one factor to consider when looking for child care. We always recommend visiting the program for yourself when choosing the right fit. Learn more about QCC here.
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About Creative Gardens

Contact us or your local R&R for more information about our child care program.

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Next Steps

You have a list of providers you like on paper: now you are ready to start looking for care that suits your family's needs.

  • Call the providers to learn more details about their program and openings.
  • Check the licensing records for complaints and citations for the providers who might be a match.
  • Visit the providers you are considering and ask more questions to get to know them.
  • Visit the program with your child to see their reaction before signing the contract.

For more information, read our article on Choosing Child Care.

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Families are responsible for decisions regarding the care of their children and for choosing a child care provider. They should not rely solely upon information accessible on the MyChildCarePlan.org website to make these decisions. Parents/guardians are encouraged to ask providers about their history, health screenings of children, background checks, personal rights, staffing, enrollment and complaint policies, and seek referrals to families whose children have received care and supervision. For information about complaints and the licensing history of licensed child care centers, please access https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/, a searchable database of licensed child care providers maintained by the California Department of Social Services.

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Parental Rights (Oliver’s Law)
Parents/guardians have the right to receive information regarding any substantiated or inconclusive complaint about any licensed child care provider. Such information is public and may be obtained by contacting the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division (1-844-538-8766 or accessing https://www.ccld.dss.ca.gov/carefacilitysearch/, a searchable database of licensed child care providers maintained by the California Department of Social Services.

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