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ALTA PLAZA PRESCHOOL INC

EIN 94-3226340
Education & Youth Development Early Childhood & Preschool Children & youth
Mission

Alta Plaza Preschool seeks to nurture the whole child—socially, emotionally and academically—by providing a play-based, hands-on program for children ages 2½–5½ that fosters independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible
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About ALTA PLAZA PRESCHOOL INC

Alta Plaza Preschool Inc. is a San Francisco-based 501(c)(3) preschool operating adjacent to Alta Plaza Park in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The program serves children approximately 2½ to 5½ years old in a multi-age, play-centered curriculum designed to develop social, emotional and cognitive skills.

The school uses an open-classroom model with three program levels (Year 1: Yellow Ducks; Year 2: Red Roosters; Year 3: Blue Birds) that emphasize peer learning, hands-on experiences, and outdoor exploration. In recent years the organization has continued regular public filings (most recently reporting fiscal-year activity through 2024) and maintained an active public presence through its website and local preschool listings.

Notable achievements

Longstanding tax-exempt status

Recognized as a tax-exempt organization since 1996, Alta Plaza Preschool has operated as a 501(c)(3) educational institution for multiple decades.

Structured multi-age program

Operates a three-tier, mixed-age classroom model (Yellow Ducks, Red Roosters, Blue Birds) that intentionally leverages peer interactions to build leadership, independence and social skills.

Consistent public financial filings

Files annual Form 990 returns and publicly reported fiscal-year financials in the 2022–2024 period, documenting ongoing program operations and staffing.

At a glance

Total assets
$260K
Annual revenue
$537K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
94-3226340
Location
San Francisco, CA
Website
www.altaplazapreschool.com
On Mahalo since
April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed on Charity Navigator with an accountability/finance score reflected on the charity's public profile.
Profiled on major charity data platforms (Candid/GuideStar and ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer), where recent Form 990 data and organizational details are available.
Maintains a local reputation and directory presence in San Francisco preschool listings and a business-profile listing with the regional BBB.

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