Yerba Buena Gardens Child Dev Ctr — San Francisco, CA

Yerba Buena Gardens Child Dev Ctr

Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center (YBG CDC) is SOMACC’s flagship early childhood education site on Folsom Street in San Francisco, co‑located with the South of Market Family Resource Center. Staff at the centre participate in professional development in the Reggio Emilia approach and the site hosts community events and family-focused activities.

About

Overview

Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center opened as SOMACC’s flagship facility on Folsom Street in 1998 and is co-located with the South of Market Family Resource Center. The co-located family resource services are described as providing supports that promote family stability, health, parenting education, and community connection.

Educational approach

The centre is part of SOMACC’s early care and education programs, which are described as grounded in developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and inclusive practices. Staff at YBG CDC have participated in professional development to support practice in the Reggio Emilia approach.

Community and events

The facility’s outdoor space at 790 Folsom Street is used for community events, including multicultural and seasonal festivals.
Classes and classroom groups at the centre participate in local community activities and competitions.

Programs

Butterfly Class

The preschoolers in the Butterfly Class at Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center (YBG CDC) won “Best of Patch” at the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival Pumpkin Patch Contest for their entry, “Mr. Pumpkin Head Doughnut Baker Man.”

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