Location
2325 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Neighborhood(s)
Marina/Cow Hollow
Telephone
(415) 921-1850
Website
http://www.tvwsf.org/Description
The Well at St. Mary's is a community resource center for the whole family. In their comfortable and cozy rooms housed at St. Mary's in Cow Hollow, you and your child can explore, learn, relax, and enjoy being together.
Programs run year round and include music classes, yoga for adults, and more. The Morning and Afternoon Clubs have a variety of wonderful toys and activities that are age- and developmentally appropriate for your little ones plus they have visiting pediatricians who can meet with families in half-hour slots. Music circle and an always free story time are daily features as well as healthy children's snacks and fresh coffee, tea, and home baked goodies for the parents to enjoy. Sounds too good to be true!
Check their website for more information on all of their programs, including preschool discussion groups, and even in-home parent education and household management consultations for overwhelmed new parents.
Cost
Varies by program; story time is always FREE.
Languages Spoken
English
Getting There
Located at Union and Steiner Streets. Difficult street parking but there are three pay garages in the vicinity.
Muni: 22, 41, 45
What We've Heard
"This place is amazing! I only wish it had been open when my own child was little. I checked it out recently because my two-year-old nephew was coming to visit. It's warm, welcoming, and beautifully equipped. I can imagine spending an entire day there relaxing and chatting with other mothers while watching my toddler play, while all of us are being looked after by Jean, the delightful woman who runs the program."
--Tess