# Stroller Signal

> SF signups before they fill. Stroller Signal is a free weekly newsletter for San Francisco families with kids ages 0–5. It gives parents a heads-up before camp, class, swim, preschool and TK (transitional kindergarten) signups fill up, and it includes 5 toddler-friendly weekend picks. It comes out every Thursday and is written parent to parent.

## What each issue covers

- Deadline alerts: camp, class, swim, preschool and TK signups that are closing soon in San Francisco
- Opening soon: signups that are about to open
- 5 weekend picks: toddler-friendly things to do around San Francisco

## Links

- [Website](https://strollersignal.com/): home page
- [Directory](https://strollersignal.com/directory): searchable directory of SF kids' signups (beta)
- [Subscribe free](https://strollersignal.beehiiv.com/subscribe): sign up for the newsletter
- [All issues](https://strollersignal.beehiiv.com/archive): the archive of past issues
- [Stroller Signal #2](https://strollersignal.beehiiv.com/p/stroller-signal-2): published Oct 22, 2026
- [Stroller Signal #1](https://strollersignal.beehiiv.com/p/stroller-signal-1): published Oct 15, 2026
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/strollersignal/)

## Hubs

- [San Francisco preschool admissions & open houses (2027-28)](https://strollersignal.com/sf/preschool-admissions): 27 listings
- [Toddler & baby swim lessons in San Francisco](https://strollersignal.com/sf/toddler-swim-lessons): 5 listings
- [Baby & toddler classes in San Francisco](https://strollersignal.com/sf/toddler-classes): 15 listings
- [Camps for little kids in San Francisco](https://strollersignal.com/sf/kids-camps): 8 listings
- [Transitional kindergarten (TK) & junior kindergarten in San Francisco](https://strollersignal.com/sf/transitional-kindergarten): 7 listings
- [Kids' signups in SoMa](https://strollersignal.com/sf/neighborhood/soma): 3 listings

## Guides

- [San Francisco preschool admissions timeline for 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/guides/sf-preschool-admissions-timeline-2027-28): Application deadlines, open houses and rolling-admission preschools in San Francisco for fall 2027, each linked to the school's own page.
- [SFUSD TK 2027-28: eligibility, key dates and how to apply](https://strollersignal.com/guides/sfusd-tk-2027-28-application-guide): What San Francisco parents need to know about applying to SFUSD transitional kindergarten (TK) for 2027-28, from SFUSD's own pages.
- [Toddler and baby swim lessons in San Francisco](https://strollersignal.com/guides/sf-toddler-swim-lessons-guide): Parent-and-child swim lessons for babies and toddlers in San Francisco: ages, sessions and how registration works, from each pool's own page.

- [Full text for LLMs](https://strollersignal.com/llms-full.txt): every listing with summary, dates, ages, location, cost and source URL

Last updated: 2026-10-22

## Directory listings

Each listing shows its status, dates, ages, location, cost, a source link and the date it was last checked. Listings marked 'Dates being reconfirmed' have no confirmed dates. Always confirm with the provider.

- [Pacific Primary: Preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/pacific-primary-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Closing soon; Deadline: Nov 1, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [JCCSF: Helen Diller Preschool open house · Sun Oct 25, 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/jccsf-helen-diller-preschool-open-house-oct-25): Upcoming event; When: Oct 25, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SFMOMA: Free Family Day: K-Pop, Art, and Beyond](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sfmoma-free-family-day-k-pop-art-and-beyond): Upcoming event; When: Oct 25, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Mission Kids Cooperative Preschool: 2027-28 info session · Sat Nov 14, 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/mission-kids-info-session-nov-14): Upcoming event; When: Nov 14, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Golden Bridges School: Farm Camp · November Break 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/golden-bridges-farm-camp-november-break-2026): Open now; Ends: Nov 25, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Sunset Cooperative Nursery School: 2027-28 open house · Thu Dec 3, 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sunset-co-op-winter-open-house-dec-3): Upcoming event; When: Dec 3, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [International School of San Francisco: Maternelle open house · Sat Dec 5, 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/issf-maternelle-open-house-dec-5): Upcoming event; When: Dec 5, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Montessori Children's House of the West Coast: Montessori admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/montessori-children-s-house-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Dec 15, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Pomeroy Center: Cuttlefish parent & child swim · Session 6 (Oct 19-Dec 19)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/pomeroy-cuttlefish-parent-and-child-swim-session-6): Open now; Ends: Dec 19, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Peekadoodle Preschool: Winter Break Camp · Dec 21-23, 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/peekadoodle-winter-break-camp-2026): Open now; Ends: Dec 23, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Terra Schools: Winter Break Camp · Dec 28-31, 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/terra-schools-winter-break-camp-2026-sf): Open now; Ends: Dec 31, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [The San Francisco School: Preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/the-san-francisco-school-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 8, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Presidio Knolls School: Preschool admissions, 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/presidio-knolls-school-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 11, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Children's Day School: Preschool & TK admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/children-s-day-school-preschool-and-tk-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 12, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [San Francisco Waldorf School: Preschool & TK admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sf-waldorf-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 14, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Alta Vista School: Junior Kindergarten admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/alta-vista-school-junior-kindergarten-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 15, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [The Dahlia School: Montessori admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/the-dahlia-school-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 15, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Cypress School of San Francisco: Preschool & Pre-K admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/cypress-school-preschool-and-tk-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 22, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [JCCSF: Preschool admissions, 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/jccsf-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 31, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [St. James Preschool: Preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/st-james-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Jan 31, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Mission Kids Cooperative Preschool: Co-op preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/mission-kids-co-op-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Deadline: Feb 26, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Big City Montessori School: Montessori enrollment 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/big-city-montessori-school-enrollment-2027-28): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Calvary Nursery School: Preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/calvary-nursery-school-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Early Childhood Matters: Junior Nature Explorers, 15-24 months](https://strollersignal.com/directory/early-childhood-matters-junior-nature-explorers): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School: Co-op preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/glenridge-cooperative-nursery-school-admissions-2027-28): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [JCCSF: Brotherhood Way Preschool: 2-year-old class, 2026-27 openings](https://strollersignal.com/directory/jccsf-brotherhood-way-2-year-old-class-2026-27-openings): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [JCCSF: Playdate: open gym & baby classes](https://strollersignal.com/directory/jccsf-playdate-open-gym-and-baby-classes): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [JCCSF: Swim School: Water Babies & ages 3-5](https://strollersignal.com/directory/jccsf-swim-school-water-babies-and-preschool-levels): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [La Petite Baleen: Group swim lessons (incl. parent & child), Crissy Field](https://strollersignal.com/directory/la-petite-baleen-group-swim-lessons-incl-parent-and-child): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Music Together of San Francisco: Winter 2027 · Bernal Heights (301 Cortland Ave)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/music-together-winter-2027-bernal-heights-301-cortland-ave): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Music Together of San Francisco: Winter 2027 · Dogpatch (Potrero Kids)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/music-together-winter-2027-dogpatch-potrero-kids): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Music Together of San Francisco: Winter 2027 · Mission Bay (826 Valencia)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/music-together-winter-2027-mission-bay-826-valencia): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Music Together of San Francisco: Winter 2027 · Noe Valley (Holy Innocents Church)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/music-together-winter-2027-noe-valley-holy-innocents-church): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Music Together of San Francisco: Winter 2027 · Outer Sunset (Sealevel)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/music-together-winter-2027-outer-sunset-sealevel): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Music Together of San Francisco: Winter 2027 · Potrero Hill (Barrios Martial Arts)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/music-together-winter-2027-potrero-hill-barrios-martial-arts): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [San Francisco Seals: Seals Pups Micro Soccer Academy, Winter](https://strollersignal.com/directory/seals-pups-micro-soccer-academy-winter): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [San Francisco Waldorf School: Parent-Child classes · Late Fall/Winter 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sf-waldorf-parent-child-classes-late-fall-winter-2026): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [The Scandinavian School: Nordic Open Preschool (drop-in), ages 0-4](https://strollersignal.com/directory/scandinavian-school-nordic-open-preschool): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Waterworks Swim School: Parent & Me swim, 3-36 months](https://strollersignal.com/directory/waterworks-swim-school-parent-and-me-san-francisco): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Wu Yee Children's Services: Early Head Start & Head Start enrollment](https://strollersignal.com/directory/wu-yee-early-head-start-head-start-enrollment): Open now; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SFUSD: 2027-28 Enrollment Fair](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sfusd-2027-28-enrollment-fair): Upcoming event; When: Oct 24, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [YMCA of Greater San Francisco: Group swim lessons · Nov-Dec 2026](https://strollersignal.com/directory/ymca-sf-group-swim-lessons-nov-dec-session): Opening soon; Opens: Nov 2, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SF Tots: Toddler soccer · Winter 2026-27](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sf-tots-soccer-winter-2026-27): Opening soon; Opens: Nov 5, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [AcroSports: Junior classes · Winter 2027](https://strollersignal.com/directory/acrosports-junior-classes-winter-2027): Opening soon; Opens: Dec 17, 2026; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SFUSD: Transitional kindergarten (TK) 2027-28, Main Round](https://strollersignal.com/directory/transitional-kindergarten-2027-28-main-round): Opening soon; Opens: Oct 23, 2026; Deadline: Feb 1, 2027; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Golden Bridges School: Preschool admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/golden-bridges-school-preschool-admissions-2027-28): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [JCCSF: Summer Camp 2027](https://strollersignal.com/directory/jccsf-summer-camp-2027): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Presidio Hill School: Spectacular Summer 2027 camp](https://strollersignal.com/directory/spectacular-summer-2027): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Salvation Army Kroc Center SF: Camp Kroc 2027](https://strollersignal.com/directory/camp-kroc-2027): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [San Francisco Seals: Seals Pups Micro Soccer Academy, Spring](https://strollersignal.com/directory/seals-pups-micro-soccer-academy-spring): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SF Recreation & Park: Spring 2027 classes + day camps](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sf-rec-and-park-spring-2027-classes-day-camps): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SF Recreation & Park: Winter 2027 recreation classes](https://strollersignal.com/directory/sf-rec-and-park-winter-2027-recreation-classes): Opening soon; Dates: No date posted yet; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Chinese American International School: Early childhood admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/cais-early-childhood-admissions-2027-28): Dates being reconfirmed; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [International School of San Francisco: Maternelle & PreK admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/issf-maternelle-prek-admissions-2027-28): Dates being reconfirmed; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [Lycée Français de San Francisco: Early learning admissions 2027-28](https://strollersignal.com/directory/lycee-francais-early-learning-admissions-2027-28): Dates being reconfirmed; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SF Zoo & Gardens: Summer Zoo Camp 2027](https://strollersignal.com/directory/summer-zoo-camp-2027): Dates being reconfirmed; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [SFUSD: PreK 2027-28 (Early Education)](https://strollersignal.com/directory/prek-2027-28-main-round): Dates being reconfirmed; last checked Oct 22, 2026
- [The Little School: Preschool & TK admissions](https://strollersignal.com/directory/the-little-school-admissions): Dates being reconfirmed; last checked Oct 22, 2026

## Contact

- Email: strollersignal@gmail.com