Ladybug Childcare & Preschool

Our 25 month old daughter enthusiastically looks forward to going to Ladybug (Bay Street Location) each morning when she wakes up. It is a pleasure to know that she is in an environment that fosters her happiness, creativity, and social interaction skills, and she has blossomed since starting 9 months ago. When the front door opens in the morning, the kids at Ladybug run through to play with their friends, which says it all. Sometimes in her excitement our daughter even forgets to look back and give us parents a goodbye hug and kiss, however, the smile on her face makes this forgivable. Yvonne the owner is both highly experienced and thoughtful. The kid’s experience is enriched with new art projects, science exploration (insects was the latest with live specimens brought in), cooking, music, and games – all on a regular basis. The kids indulge in free-​play in the morning, reading and story time, crafts, daily lunch at the park, followed by naps, and further daily crafts and projects. Good manners are taught with teachers encouraging conflict resolution whereby the kids constructively work together. Our daughter comes home talking about the day’s events and it is great to know that she is surrounded by peers whom she enjoys and fondly talks about. Yvonne and the caregivers Christine and Fabi have established a curriculum and activities that result in enjoyable learning and growth while avoiding mundane repetition. As first time parents we researched, visited and visited numerous preschools and found Ladybug to be the top — we are highly satisfied with the care and the staff and very much recommend Ladybug to those looking for childcare.
Sincerely,
Jon & Nelli

I can’t say enough good things about this preschool. My daughter started Ladybugs when she turned 2 years old. She’s there full-​time (8 – 5). Before that, she was in a nanny-​share full time. It was a transition, no doubt. Ladybugs did an amazing job helping her acclimate to her new world. They were so patient with us — it took about 2 weeks, and then my daughter started saying every morning, «Ladybugs!!!». So sweet.
Here’s my feedback for parents considering this school: From the very beginning, I honestly felt like we were at home. The teachers are amazing. They are patient, loving, caring — all the things that I want my daughter to have access to while she’s in the stage of life. They provide structure, but freedom to also be independent, and well, a kiddo ;-) Here are few things we love: each day the kiddos have an «activity» — today’s activity was making lasagna, others include baking, music, art projects, science projects, etc. They also attend the nearby park and Fort Mason, weather permitting.
Each day when I drop her off, I completely trust that Ladybug will give her an enriching and safe experience. That’s an incredible feeling to have. I’m grateful to have found such a great school and could not be happier.

I love ladybug! My daughter went their during the summer last year and again this year. It is such a warm and friendly environment. The teachers are so sweet and caring. I love that in the summer they go on long walks and get out to play outside. They also took weekly trips to places such as the post office and the bank and were given behind the scenes tours. My daughter was at the Lycée this past year for preschool and I prefer Ladybug for their warmth and caring style. They also did great art projects, had a letter of the week and other fun educational activities. I totally recommend sending your little one to Ladybug School.

I cannot speak highly enough about Ladybugs. My daughter has THRIVED here. She looks forward to going every day, has made amazing friends, and gets to be with teachers that cherish her and make her love to learn. I would give them 10 stars if I could! Yay for Ladybugs!

My daughter Kate attends Ladybug. It had changed our life. She thrives at this preschool. Her teachers Vashti and Morgan are patience, loving, and creative. They allow the children to express themselves in safe and productive enviroment. I cannot say enough about this school. My daughter was a late bloomer with potty training which the staff assisted me. Lastly, I have a very picky eater… Vashti and Morgan have helped so much to expanding my little one’s palette. Ladybug is the best preschool in the marina.

LadyBug School is a consistent, loving, creative and well-​run learning environment for preschool age children.
The owner and all the teachers are incredibly adept and well-​trained to care for and teach young children who are in the prime phases of development.
LadyBug is also very flexible and really has a full range of options for busy parents or parents who know and see the importance of their children interacting with other kids in a learning environment.
We have sent both of our daughters, who are very different, to the program from age 2 – 3 and truly could not have been happier. We refer anyone who will listen to the program and feel so grateful a dear friend of mine shared this remarkable program with us.
We love it, the kids love it and it really is a hidden gem in very hard to navigate world of early education in San Francisco.

Ladybug Childcare & Preschool is the kind of place every parent dreams of finding for their children.
The staff is experienced, warm and loving and the environment is fun, inviting and perfect for little ones to explore and feel at home. Fresh, hot meals and snacks cooked on site with access to outdoor, private play areas in addition to the nearby parks of Marina and Cow Hollow districts.
Our son absolutely loves it here.
Everyday it’s something new and fun for him: cooking, dancing, singing, drawing, painting; we’d be remiss not to mention the good lessons of cleaning-​up, sharing and listening. His vocabulary and social skills have blossomed since being here and his confidence and genuine love of people and new things as well.
Ladybug is a one of a kind place and we look forward to sending our second son here as soon as he’s of age ;)