Preschool & Infant Daycare in
San Francisco Mission / Noe Valley, CA | L’Academy
Now Enrolling – L’Academy Language Immersion Infant Daycare,
Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K in the Mission / Noe Valley, San Francisco, CA
About L’Academy
San Francisco Mission/Noe Valley
At L’Academy in Mission / Noe Valley, we nurture young minds through love, language, and meaningful learning experiences. We provide full-time, year-round preschool and daycare for children ages 6 months to 6 years. Our program offers Spanish and/or Mandarin immersion to support bilingual development alongside English readiness. Our curriculum blends Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and play-based learning to promote whole-child growth. Contact us to learn more or schedule a tour.
Program Details
- Mandarin and/or Spanish Immersion
- English language readiness
- Infant, toddler, preschool, and TK / Pre-K programs led by experienced educators
- Music/Performing Arts Enrichment: Hands-on experiences in music, movement, and imaginative play designed to build children’s confidence, creativity, and self-expression.
- Kid-friendly, nutritious meals and snacks served every day
- No potty training required to enroll
- Fewer than 20 school closure days per year, offering dependable, full-time, year-round care for working families
- Low student-teacher ratio
- L’Academy waives all fees for San Francisco Early Learning for All (ELFA) families enrolling at our ELFA-approved locations.
Location Details
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:30pm
Contact: (628) 688-2999 (text message enabled)
Location: 866 Valencia Street, San Francisco, CA 94110
Opened Date: August 11, 2025
Ages: 6 months – 6 years; Mandarin and/or Spanish Immersion
License Number: 384004915
Programs Offered
Meet Our Staff
Selene Li
Regional Director
Ms. Selene has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education since 2013 as a classroom educator, an education coach for teachers, and a mentor for college students. She earned her B.A. in Early Childhood Education and her M.A. in Organizational Leadership in Education from the University of San Francisco.
As both a Regional Director and Director at L’Academy Santa Clara, Ms. Selene supports multiple locations by mentoring teachers and collaborating with directors to ensure the highest quality care and education. She is dedicated to creating safe, nurturing learning environments and a well-balanced curriculum to help children grow. What she loves most about working at L’Academy is being part of a diverse, language-rich community where children can thrive through creativity, curiosity, and meaningful learning experiences.
Outside of school, Ms. Selene enjoys painting abstract art and portraits.
Kylie Huang
Assistant Director
Ms. Kylie has been with L’Academy for four years and brings over seven years of experience in early childhood education. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, she previously taught children ages 6 months to 3 years in a Montessori setting in China.
She holds certifications in Parent-Child Teaching (ACDEI) and Sensory Integration, along with studies in Human Development. Her diverse background allows her to connect with children and families in meaningful and supportive ways.
Her teaching philosophy is: “While giving children love and freedom, teach them how to distinguish right from wrong and how to give love back to those who love them.”
What Ms. Kylie loves most about working at L’Academy is being part of a community that embraces language learning and cultural diversity. In her free time, she enjoys baking, traveling, and exploring national parks.
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Why Parents Love L’Academy
We’re 100% satisfied with L’Academy! Our child is engaged in fun and educational activities, and we love receiving daily updates through the app, allowing us to connect with our child’s learning.
The staff at L’Academy is incredibly communicative and caring. Our toddler is thriving in their play-based education program and having a ton of fun in a safe and nurturing environment
We love this preschool! Our child enjoys their fun and welcoming environment and we love the dual immersion program. The teachers there are thoughtful, organized, and compassionate. We feel lucky to have found such a great school.
We’d give L’Academy 10 stars if we could! Our son has been attending for six months, and the experience has been stellar. The teachers are wonderful, and the space is clean and full of engaging activities. Our son is picking up English, Spanish, and Chinese! We love receiving multiple updates and photos throughout the day, showing just how happy the kids are.