San Francisco preschool admissions & open houses (2027-28)

Preschool application deadlines, open houses, tours and rolling enrollment in San Francisco, with links to each school's own admissions page. 27 listings, last checked Oct 22, 2026. Always confirm with the provider.

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Pacific Primary

Preschool admissions 2027-28

Applications for 2027-28 are due Nov 1, 2026. Children must be born before Mar 1, 2025. Families who apply by Nov 1 get tour sign-up details in early November.

Deadline
Nov 1, 2026

Ages
Born before Mar 1, 2025

Where
1500 Grove Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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JCCSF

Helen Diller Preschool open house · Sun Oct 25, 2026

Free, family-friendly open house Sun Oct 25, 2026, 11am-12pm, for children who will be 2 by Aug 16, 2027. Register in advance; no application required.

When
Oct 25, 2026

Ages
2 by Aug 16, 2027

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Mission Kids Cooperative Preschool

2027-28 info session · Sat Nov 14, 2026

Information session for 2027-28 enrollment, Sat Nov 14, 2026, 9-10:15am. Later sessions Dec 12 and Jan 23.

When
Nov 14, 2026

Ages
Unknown

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Sunset Cooperative Nursery School

2027-28 open house · Thu Dec 3, 2026

Adults-only open house for Fall 2027 entry, Thu Dec 3, 2026, 7:30-9pm. Children must be 2 by mid-August 2027. Register via Eventbrite.

When
Dec 3, 2026

Ages
2 by mid-Aug 2027

Where
Outer Sunset

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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International School of San Francisco

Maternelle open house · Sat Dec 5, 2026

Maternelle Open House Sat Dec 5, 2026, 9:30am-12:30pm at the Page Campus (1155 Page St).

When
Dec 5, 2026

Ages
Unknown

Where
1155 Page Street (Page Campus)

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Montessori Children's House of the West Coast

Montessori admissions 2027-28

Applications for 2027-28 due Dec 15, 2026. Tours (required) select Thursdays 9-10am through January. Child must be 2 years 10 months and toilet-trained. Decisions early March.

Deadline
Dec 15, 2026

Ages
2 years 10 months+

Where
25 Lake Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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The San Francisco School

Preschool admissions 2027-28

Preschool deadline for 2027-28 is Jan 8, 2027 ($100 fee; waivers on request). An Information Session is required to apply. Must be 3 by Sep 1 and potty trained. Decisions Mar 5, 2027.

Deadline
Jan 8, 2027

Ages
3 by Sep 1, 2027

Where
300 Gaven Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Presidio Knolls School

Preschool admissions, 2027-28

Mandarin immersion preschool (P1–P3) admissions for 2027-28. Applications are open; the deadline is Jan 11, 2027, and preschool decisions come out Mar 5, 2027. Non-Mandarin speakers are welcome in preschool.

Deadline
Jan 11, 2027

Ages
P1: 2 by Sep 1, 2027; P2: 3 by Sep 1, 2027; P3: 4 by Sep 1, 2027

Where
SoMa

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Children's Day School

Preschool & TK admissions 2027-28

Preschool and TK applications for 2027-28 are due Jan 12, 2027 ($100 fee; waiver available). Preschoolers must be 3 by Sep 1, 2027; TK is for children turning 5 between May 1 and Dec 1, 2027. Preschool tours run 9-11am on select dates (see Visit page).

Deadline
Jan 12, 2027

Ages
Preschool: 3 by Sep 1, 2027; TK: turning 5 May 1-Dec 1, 2027

Where
333 Dolores Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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San Francisco Waldorf School

Preschool & TK admissions 2027-28

Preschool-Grade 8 applications due Thu Jan 14, 2027 at 6pm; supplemental forms due Jan 31. Preschool & TK decisions Mar 16, 2027. Mixed-age preschool for 2-4 year olds.

Deadline
Jan 14, 2027

Ages
Preschool 2-4; TK-K 4-6

Where
Pacific Heights

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Alta Vista School

Junior Kindergarten admissions 2027-28

Junior Kindergarten applicants must be 4 by Sep 1, 2027. Application and $100 fee due by noon Jan 15, 2027; supplemental materials Feb 2. Decisions Mar 11, 2027.

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027

Ages
JK: 4 by Sep 1, 2027

Where
450 Somerset Street / 2558 Mission Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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The Dahlia School

Montessori admissions 2027-28

Montessori with Spanish immersion, 18 months-6 years. 2027-28 applications open; general deadline Jan 15, 2027. No application fee. Tours Friday mornings 8:15-9:15am through February.

Deadline
Jan 15, 2027

Ages
18 months-6 years

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Cypress School of San Francisco

Preschool & Pre-K admissions 2027-28

Tours (required) run October-December. Applications for fall 2027 due Jan 22, 2027 via Ravenna. Full-day, full-year program.

Deadline
Jan 22, 2027

Ages
Unknown

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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JCCSF

Preschool admissions, 2027-28

One application covers JCCSF's three preschools for 2027-28 (children must be 2 by Aug 16, 2027). The application deadline is Jan 31, 2027; adults-only tours run through Jan 28, 2027, and decisions come in early March 2027. Financial aid is available.

Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

Ages
Must be 2 by Aug 16, 2027 (program ages 2-5 through TK)

Where
Multiple (JCCSF sites)

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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St. James Preschool

Preschool admissions 2027-28

For Fall 2027 children must be 2, 3 or 4 before Sep 1, 2027. Attend a tour or open house, then apply ($100). Deadline Jan 31, 2027; notifications mid-March 2027.

Deadline
Jan 31, 2027

Ages
2-4 before Sep 1, 2027

Where
4620 California Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Mission Kids Cooperative Preschool

Co-op preschool admissions 2027-28

Spanish-bilingual co-op. Info sessions Nov 14, Dec 12 and Jan 23. Apply by Feb 26, 2027 to be invited to a Meet and Greet; decisions roll from mid-March. $50 fee (waived below an income threshold).

Deadline
Feb 26, 2027

Ages
Unknown

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Big City Montessori School

Montessori enrollment 2027-28

Rolling admissions. Openings for 2027-28 in both the Early Learning and Primary programs. Book a tour to start.

Dates
No date posted yet

Ages
2-6

Where
240 Industrial Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Calvary Nursery School

Preschool admissions 2027-28

2027-28 admissions open for children born on or before Mar 15, 2025. Adult-only tour required before applying ($100 fee); optional Saturday open houses. Decisions mid-March.

Dates
No date posted yet

Ages
Born on or before Mar 15, 2025

Where
2515 Fillmore Street

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Glenridge Cooperative Nursery School

Co-op preschool admissions 2027-28

First step is an open house (Sun Jan 24 or Sat Mar 13, 2027, 10-11:30am). For 2027-28 children must be 2.5 by Dec 1, 2027. $55 application fee.

Dates
No date posted yet

Ages
2.5 by Dec 1, 2027

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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JCCSF

Brotherhood Way Preschool: 2-year-old class, 2026-27 openings

JCCSF says it has spaces for the 2026-27 school year in the 2-year-old classroom at Brotherhood Way Preschool. No deadline posted; email preschool@jccsf.org.

Dates
No date posted yet

Ages
2-year-old classroom

Where
Brotherhood Way (JCCSF site)

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Wu Yee Children's Services

Early Head Start & Head Start enrollment

Subsidized early learning for income-eligible families, ages 0-5. On-site full day/full year openings currently available. Centers include Bayview and Chinatown.

Dates
No date posted yet

Ages
0-5

Where
Bayview, Chinatown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Golden Bridges School

Preschool admissions 2027-28

2027-28 key dates: admissions events from October 2026, applications open November 2026, priority deadline January 2027, decisions March 2027. Preschool & Kindergarten for ages 2.9-6; rolling as space allows.

Dates
No date posted yet

Ages
2.9-6

Where
503 Cambridge St / 203 Cotter St

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Chinese American International School

Early childhood admissions 2027-28

Mandarin immersion. For 2027-28 the 2-year-old program needs age 2 by Sep 1, 2027; P3/P4 need age 3 or 4 by Sep 1, 2027. Deadline being reconfirmed.

Dates
Dates being reconfirmed

Ages
2, 3 or 4 by Sep 1, 2027

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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International School of San Francisco

Maternelle & PreK admissions 2027-28

PK2 needs age 2 by Sep 1, 2027; PK3/PK4 age 3/4 by Sep 1. Tours at 1155 Page St on most Wednesdays and Fridays until December break. General deadline not posted yet.

Dates
Dates being reconfirmed

Ages
2-4 by Sep 1, 2027

Where
1155 Page Street (Page Campus)

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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Lycée Français de San Francisco

Early learning admissions 2027-28

PreK2 (La Petite Ecole) needs age 2 by Sep 1; PreK3 age 3 by Sep 1. Ortega Campus, 1201 Ortega Street. Deadline not posted; being reconfirmed.

Dates
Dates being reconfirmed

Ages
2-3 by Sep 1

Where
1201 Ortega Street (Ortega Campus)

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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SFUSD

PreK 2027-28 (Early Education)

SFUSD PreK applications go through SFUSD Early Education. Families are placed on an eligibility list or waitlist and contacted when spots open. We're reconfirming whether 2027-28 PreK has a deadline.

Dates
Dates being reconfirmed

Ages
2y9m-5 (SFUSD apply page); PK FAQ: at least 3 by Dec 1 of school year, or enroll on/after 3rd birthday

Where
Citywide

Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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The Little School

Preschool & TK admissions

Application process page lists a December 14 deadline without a year; TK is rolling with preference before mid-January. Dates being reconfirmed.

Dates
Dates being reconfirmed

Ages
Unknown

Where
Unknown

Last checked Oct 22, 2026

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