Mahler (Theresa S.) Children Center

San Francisco Unified
990 Church St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
Not reported M - M
School Overview
The Theresa S. Mahler Children’s Center, located in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, is a public early childhood education facility operated by the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). It serves as an Early Education School (EES), primarily focusing on providing structured, developmentally appropriate programming for preschool-aged children. The center is known for its commitment to inclusive education, creating a supportive environment where children from diverse backgrounds can develop essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills before entering kindergarten.

Beyond its core curriculum, the Mahler Children’s Center is highly regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and its emphasis on play-based learning. The facility is designed to foster independence and curiosity in young learners, utilizing both indoor and outdoor spaces to encourage exploration. As part of the broader SFUSD early education system, the center prioritizes accessibility and school readiness, providing families in the area with a stable, high-quality foundation for their children's early academic journey.
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School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Not reported
Shared Time Status: Not reported
District: San Francisco Unified
Phone: (415)695-5871
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade breakdown: M - M