SERVING SAN FRANCISCO FAMILIES SINCE 2013
Bienvenidos a Primeros Pasos®
Primeros Pasos is a Spanish immersion childcare and preschool, providing a nurturing environment for infants and toddlers aged 3 months to 5 years.
We currently offer our high-quality, child-centered, play-based program in two locations, Noe Valley and Silver Park, with a total enrollment of 112.
Full Spanish Immersion
We believe in the power of early language acquisition for brain development, multicultural awareness, and opening a child's mind to a wider world. As a full immersion program, we strive to communicate with the children in our care in Spanish at all times. This provides a fun and natural way for your child to acquire a second (or third!) language.
True Play-Based Curriculum
At Primeros Pasos, we nurture your child's curiosity in a safe and loving setting, encouraging exploration and discovery at every turn. Our play-based approach, inspired by theorists like Piaget, Vygotsky and the Stanford Bing Nursery School, recognizes that children learn best by doing, not by being told what to do.
Through hands-on activities, art, music, and outdoor exploration, we empower children to think creatively, solve problems, and express themselves freely. We believe these skills are essential for fostering curious, confident learners prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Prioritizing Well-Being and Care
Your child's well-being is our priority. Our spaces are both safe and stimulating, designed with a young learner's needs in mind. Following principles of PITC (Program for Infant Toddler Care), we prioritize healthy attachment for the children as the best emotional base for all ages to explore and learn.
Our small group sizes ensure each child receives the individualized care they need to thrive, and we provide healthy snacks to fuel growing minds.
Our Educators
Our dedicated staff of native Spanish speakers bring passion and expertise to our dynamic learning environment, focused on full Spanish immersion.
With a low child-to-teacher ratio, up-to-date certifications in pediatric CPR, Health and Safety, and First Aid, our team ensures the safety and well-being of every child. With cleared background checks by the State of California, parents can trust our team’s reliability and professionalism.
Our Locations
Silver Park
3 months to 5 years
Silver Park is our larger campus, with a total enrollment of 72 children, for ages 3 months to 24 months in our Infant classroom, and ages 2 to 5 years in our 3 Preschool classrooms. This campus boasts a large yard and 2,000+ square foot interior gross motor room.
Noe Valley
18 months to 5 years
Noe Valley is the smaller of our two campuses, with a total enrollment of 40 children, for ages 18-30 months in our Young Preschool classroom, and 30 months to 5 years in two Preschool classrooms. Located on Slow Sanchez Street, our Noe Valley has a charming outdoor patio elevated above street level, as well as a sensory room.
