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LICENSED554 CLEMENT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
DAY CARE CENTER in San Francisco County, California
- Hours
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Licensed for
- 45 children
The public record
- License number
- 384002991
- License status
- LICENSED
- License type
- DAY CARE CENTER
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
- Address
- 554 CLEMENT STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118
- County
- San Francisco County
- Phone
- +14152728307
- Website
- Not listed
- License issued
- December 29, 2017
Hours
Listed on Google
- Mon
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Tue
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Wed
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Thu
- 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Fri
- 8 AM–5:30 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 4 routine inspection visits and no visits prompted by a complaint to TINKER PRESCHOOL.
- Most recent inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
- Inspection visit
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.
How the reviews split
The 5.0 average comes from 7 Google reviews. An average hides whether opinion is consistent or divided, so the spread is shown too.
- 5 star7
- 4 star0
- 3 star0
- 2 star0
- 1 star0
From Google
Recent parent reviews
Tinker has been a wonderful early childhood education for my two children, offering engaged teachers, exceptional activities and learning environment, wonderful nature-based excursions, and fun enrichment. We have greatly enjoyed the community!
Kristy HenrichJun 25, 2026My son started at Tinker when he was about 1.5 years old. He is now almost 5 and will start TK in the fall. I do not have enough wonderful things to say about Tinker. They are not just a preschool but a genuine community with deep roots to the local neighborhood. The teachers and leadership stay up to date on evolving philosophies around early childhood development, with a strong focus on raising happy, confident, and emotionally well-adjusted children. There’s a deep respect for each child as an individual, along with an emphasis on social-emotional growth, independence, and curiosity. We feel incredibly grateful to have been part of this community and for my son to have this enriching early childhood experience.
Marie BattleApr 7, 2026Both of our kids attended Tinker, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. One of the things that really sets Tinker apart is its emphasis on outdoor play—our children thrived with so much time spent outside exploring, learning, and just being kids. We love that they enjoy ample outdoor time all year round. The teachers and administrators are incredibly caring and dedicated. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and it shows in how they engage with the children and support each family. We always felt heard, welcomed, and part of a thoughtful, intentional community. Tinker is a truly special place and we feel so lucky to have been part of it.
Zona PanApr 7, 2025We are now sending our second of two children to Tinker and love the teachers, admins and other families there. We were one of the first families at the Park Presidio location 4 years ago and, throughout, they have always been welcoming and caring with our little ones. There’s a lot of outdoor action which is terrific for kids learning about nature, etc. and it’s great to see the same teachers helping our second child grow years after our first was there. Highly recommended!
Scott JablonskiAug 27, 2023Both of our children spent 4 years at Tinker and they loved every minute of it. All of the teachers over the years were special, our kids still talk about them. Location is convenient for trips to the park or Presidio, both of which are part of the outdoor curriculum.
Trevor FordAug 26, 2023My son loved this preschool! He attended for two years and is more than ready for kindergarten. The teachers are excellent and put a lot of thought into their lesson design. Little things, like having each child trace their name every morning to "sign-in," are so brilliant. My son rapidly developed the ability to write his name form this small activity. You can tell they put a lot of thought into building social emotional well being among the student when you visit the school. Students play together and happily help each other with outdoor building projects and games. Can't recommend enough. We stumbled upon this preschool because we were looking for a place after the pandemic that fit our needs and realized we were so lucky to have landed our son in a spectacular preschool.
Jessica AllenAug 17, 2023
Reviews shown verbatim as published on Google Maps.
Questions parents ask about TINKER PRESCHOOL
Is TINKER PRESCHOOL a licensed child care provider in California?
- Yes. TINKER PRESCHOOL holds California licence 384002991, currently listed as "LICENSED" by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, first issued on December 29, 2017. Confirm current standing with the agency before enrolling.
What kind of child care licence does TINKER PRESCHOOL hold?
- California licenses TINKER PRESCHOOL as a day care center, a category that covers preschool-age children in a centre-based programme. The category comes from the state's own licence record, not from the provider.
How many children can TINKER PRESCHOOL care for?
- TINKER PRESCHOOL is licensed for up to 45 children at one time. Licensed capacity is a ceiling set by the state, not a count of current enrolment or of available places.
How often has California inspected TINKER PRESCHOOL?
- California records 4 inspection visits to TINKER PRESCHOOL, the most recent on April 16, 2026 and the earliest on record December 14, 2022. The state publishes the dates of these visits but not what they found, so this count reflects licensing activity, not results. Read the findings themselves in California's own facility search.
Has California visited TINKER PRESCHOOL in response to a complaint?
- California records no complaint-driven visits to TINKER PRESCHOOL. 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 TINKER PRESCHOOL?
- The licence is held by TINKER PRESCHOOL, INC.. 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 384002991.
- Context. Our explainer on how California daycare licensing and inspections work, and on California child care assistance.
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