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Early Care

Wah Mei offers early care and education programs that are focused on the “whole child”. Across our spectrum of programming we offer a caring, safe and fun environment that nurtures each child’s unique strengths.

1400 Judah St. Building

Sunset / Main Office

1400 Judah Street, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 665-4212
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Ages:
2 Years 9 months to 5 years old

Maximum Licensed Capacity:
65 students

90-7th Street Building

Civic Center (Temporarily Closed)

90-7th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 554-8100

Ages:
6 weeks to 5 years old

Maximum Licensed Capacity:
102 students

75 Hawthorne St. Building

Financial District

75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 363-0337
M-F 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Ages:
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years old

Maximum Licensed Capacity:
Capacity: 54

2 kids playing in the yard

Take a peek at a vibrant day in our preschool, where imaginative learning and nurturing care intertwine to foster holistic development in our young learners!

2 children enjoying a meal

We provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks that are Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliant and prepared by our in-house certified chef.

Monthly Tuition

Child Age Price *
Infant (6 weeks - 24 months) $3,215
Toddler (25 - 35 months) $2,725
Preschool (36+ months) $2,225

Over 90% of our families qualify for financial assistance, please contact us to find out more on tuition options.

* Plus an additional $50 processing fee for all applications
* Fees Subject to Change

If you are interested in applying to our early care education program, please fill out the interest form.

Interested in a site tour of our early childhood education sites? (0-5yrs old)

We do tours every 2nd Tuesday and Thursday for our Judah site and every 2nd Tuesday for our Financial District site.

“As an adult, I can now realize that both of these programs embraced me as a whole person, without dissecting and categorizing me into parts. My two home languages were taught side by side, and my two cultural identities were modeled with everyday normalcy. Through these programs, appreciating two cultures wasn't something that was unique to my family and families like us, but rather something that all the children and teachers were part of.”


— Kelly Wong McGrath, Alumni

  • Yes, we offer Local and State-funded programs that help pay for tuition:

    • California State Preschool Program (CSPP)

      • State-funded program serving 2 through 4-year-olds in California

      • Determined by eligibility (ex., income, families experiencing homelessness, child receives protective services, or identified as at risk) and need (why the child needs childcare; ex., parents are employed, seeking employment/housing, enrolled in vocational school, parents are incapacitated)

    • Early Learning for All (ELFA) Fully Funded or Tuition Credit

      • funded by the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood (DEC)

      • If your family meets the income eligibility requirements, you may qualify for tuition coverage or a credit applied toward our published tuition rate.

    • Outside agencies, such as Wu Yee or Children's Council - determine your eligibility; if qualified, they will provide a certificate for you to use at a school of your choice.

    To see which program you may be eligible for, please contact preschool@wahmei.org.

  • Interested in learning more? Please fill our the Interest Form.

    Ready to officially join the waitlist? Please fill out our ECE Application and send it to preschool@wahmei.org.

    Only applications with a $75 processing fee complete will secure placement on our waitlist.

    Please email preschool@wahmei.org if you have any questions.

  • Yes, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided by our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliant Food Program at no additional cost.

    Please check out our sample menu above.

  • No, potty training is not required for enrollment. We understand children develop at their own pace. For preschoolers who are not yet potty trained, our teachers will partner with families to implement a potty training support plan. This plan is a standard part of our approach and ensures consistent support between home and school, helping promote the child’s progress in a positive and developmentally appropriate way.

  • For further questions and tour inquiries, please email us at preschool@wahmei.org or call us at (415) 665-4212.