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Contact Page - Japanese Programs for Kids in San Francisco

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Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) is a bilingual, Japanese, multicultural childcare organization located in San Francisco’s Japantown. We offer engaging and diverse programs including a preschool childcare program and an afterschool program, both with a multicultural curriculum.

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We are committed to providing quality and affordable childcare services. Incorporating Japanese language and curriculum, our programs foster children's self-esteem, cooperation and confidence. We promote a partnership between teachers, children and their families to build a stimulating learning environment that allows children to develop to their full potential and become active members of the community.

- Preschool / Childcare Program: for children aged 2.5 to 5 years old
- Afterschool Program: for elementary, school-age children (grades K through 5)
We offer a diverse, multicultural curriculum which emphasizes the Japanese language and culture while integrating a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities.

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Address: 2031 Bush Street, CA 94115, San Francisco, California , USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2020-09-18 were from:

Millbrae CA; San Francisco; and more.
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