1st PLACE 2 START is a nonprofit preschool and childcare center in Visitacion Valley, San Francisco, founded in 2003. The center operates a small facility with capacity for 27 children and emphasizes play-based early learning.
1st PLACE 2 START is a nonprofit childcare center in Visitacion Valley, San Francisco, established in 2003. The organization operates a small, specially designed facility and reports capacity for 27 children between ages 2 and 6.
The program emphasizes play-based learning through activities such as dance, music, art, movement and social interaction to support social, emotional, cognitive and physical development. The center arranges supervised off-site educational outings including regular neighborhood library visits and provides small-group therapeutic play activities. Mealtimes include breakfast, a snack, a full lunch and dinner with fruits and vegetables incorporated to meet age-appropriate nutrition needs.
Staff are described as educated and trained, having completed background screenings and ongoing training. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors.
The center provides meals including breakfast, a snack, a full lunch and dinner, incorporating fruits and vegetables to meet age-appropriate nutrition requirements.
Educational outings are organized within San Francisco and surrounding areas with transportation provided by a contracted bus agency and staff supervision; monthly library visits are noted.
Small-group play therapy activities are offered to support children’s emotional awareness, behavior control and self-esteem through organized games, creative activities and role-playing.
Programs are designed to address key developmental areas through play, dance, music, art, movement and social interaction to support children’s social, emotional, mental and physical growth.
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