Welcome to Playmates

Playmates is a safe, nurturing, diverse community of families and staff working together to foster the creative, social, physical, emotional, and cognitive development of our children using developmentally appropriate methodology.

About Playmates

Playmates Cooperative Nursery School has offered families a supportive and creative learning environment for over 70 years.

Located in the Sunset District of San Francisco, we are a non-profit, nonsectarian, cooperative organization formed by parents and experienced staff.

We work together to foster the creative, social, physical, emotional and cognitive development of children 2 to 5½ years of age.

  • Adult-to-Child Ratio

    Our Adult-to-Child Ratio is 1:5

  • 70+ Years

    Playmates was incorporated in 1950.

  • Scholarships Available

    Scholarships are available, please apply!

  • Diverse & Inclusive

    Our families, children, and staff strive to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.

What Parents Say

Playmates Kids

Develop a love of learning

Gain high self-esteem

Develop independence

Learn the joy of friendship