1 / 5HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
LICENSED3219A LAGUNA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER in San Francisco County, California
- Hours
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Licensed for
- 21 children
The public record
- License number
- 384004930
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- SINGLE LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 21 children
- Address
- 3219A LAGUNA STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94123
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- +14157102019
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- May 5, 2025
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sat
- Closed
- Sun
- Closed
Hours change without the licence record changing. Call before you plan a drop-off around these times.
Licensing visits on record
California records 0 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER.
What California does not publish here
The state publishes when licensing staff visited, not what they found. We do not hold California’s inspection findings, so nothing on this page tells you whether a visit resulted in a citation. A visit count is a measure of licensing activity, and a facility visited more often is not for that reason a worse one. Read the findings in California’s own facility search.
Amenities and accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Reported on the provider's Google business listing, not verified by the state.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 6 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star6
- 4 star0
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- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
We feel incredibly grateful for the experience our daughter has had at Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center this past year. Since our daughter already speaks Spanish at home, it was important for us to find a school where she could continue strengthening the language in a meaningful and joyful way. This program has done exactly that, and we’ve loved seeing her grow in confidence while feeling proud of her bilingualism. What truly makes this school special is the warmth and care of the teachers and staff. They create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn each day. Over the past year, we’ve seen so much growth in our daughter—not only academically, but socially and emotionally as well. She has become more confident, independent, and expressive. We are so thankful for the love, care, and dedication this school has shown our family. We highly recommend Hungry Caterpillars Early Education Center to any family looking for a warm and enriching early education experience.
Alexander RomeroJun 27, 2026Our family has been incredibly grateful for our experience at Hungry Caterpillars. Our daughter started here when she was just two years old, and we’ve been consistently impressed by the professionalism of the staff and their genuine commitment to early childhood development. It’s clear that every decision is made with children’s growth, confidence, and well-being at the center. One of the moments that stood out to us was our parent-teacher conference. We expected a brief update, but instead we were genuinely surprised by the depth of the teachers’ observations, their thoughtful understanding of our daughter as an individual, and the way they were able to articulate her developmental progress so clearly. It was evident they knew her incredibly well. This experience additionally confirmed our sense that she is seen, understood, and supported every day. The Spanish immersion program has been such a gift, and the fresh, thoughtfully prepared food is another feature that sets the school apart. We also love how much the children get to experience the city through regular outings and exploration. The balance they strike between fostering curiosity and maintaining exceptional safety and organization is truly impressive. Beyond the curriculum, what stands out most is the sense of community. The teachers know every child so well, communicate openly with families, and create an environment where children feel secure, loved, and excited to learn. Watching our daughter grow in confidence, independence, and joy has been one of the greatest gifts of these early years. We couldn’t recommend Hungry Caterpillars more highly. It’s a very special place, and we feel incredibly lucky to be part of this community.
Devin DeMartini CookeJun 26, 2026Teacher Priscila at The Hungry Caterpillar is attentive, professional, and genuinely kind, with a deep commitment to each child’s development and well-being. The classroom and play areas are thoughtfully organized, clean, and welcoming, providing a safe and stimulating environment, making it highly recommended for a nurturing and supportive preschool experience.
Julliana FerreyraOct 7, 2025Great school, my daughter loves it, Priscilla is amazing, highly recommended.
Guillermo BravoOct 7, 2025We loved our time at Hungry Caterpillars with our 3yr old! They were so welcoming and kind and the Spanish immersion was a big plus. Their new space is renovated and fresh with an outdoor area for the kids, I would highly recommend coming here with your little one!
Jess SundayAug 1, 2025
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
Is HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER holds California licence 384004930, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on May 5, 2025. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER hold?
- California licenses HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER as a single licensed child care center, a category that covers infant, preschool and school-age care under a single licence. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER care for?
- HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER is licensed for up to 21 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
Has California visited HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER. That means no concern prompted a visit on the public record, which is not the same as a clean inspection history: the state does not publish what its visits found.
Who holds the licence for HUNGRY CATERPILLARS EARLY EDUCATION CENTER?
- The licence is held by HUNGRY CATERPILLARS LLC. California lists the licensee separately from the facility name, so the two often differ. The facility is in San Francisco County.
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About this record
This page republishes the public license record maintained by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Fields marked "Not listed" are absent from the state's published data, not hidden. Verify current license status with the agency before enrolling.
Where this comes from
- Primary. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division facility search, facility 384004930.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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