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Infant
A peaceful beginning rooted in trust, comfort, and responsive care.
Infant · Toddler · Preschool · Pre-K
Libélula
Preschool
Where Play, Creativity & Learning Come Together
A warm, intimate early childhood community in the heart of San Francisco, where children are known, nurtured, and encouraged to explore, create, and learn.
Formerly Moldovan Academy · Nurturing children since 2007
Now enrolling — Full-time & part-time programs · Rolling admission · Private tours available
Our heart
A Little School
with a Big Heart
Childhood is not a race. It is a season to wonder, make, move, connect, and become. At Libélula, children are surrounded by educators who see them fully and create space for their ideas to take flight.
Our close-knit setting gives each child the security to be themselves—and the confidence to reach toward what comes next.
Discover our story
Since 2007Nurturing young minds
Growing together
A place for every early chapter.
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Toddler
Joyful movement, language growth, and supported independence.
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Preschool
Play-rich days filled with discovery, friendship, and creativity.
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Pre-K
Confident learners prepared for kindergarten and what comes next.
More ways to shine
Enrichment at Libélula
Music
Yoga & Mindful Movement
Spanish Through Music
Playball Sports
Why Libélula?
The difference is in the details.
Small by Design
An intimate community where every child is truly known.
Creativity at the Heart
Art, music, movement, and imagination woven into every day.
Learning Through Experience
Hands-on discovery makes curiosity meaningful and memorable.
Emotional Intelligence Begins Early
Children learn empathy, resilience, and how to care for one another.
A Foundation for What Comes Next
A thoughtful balance of joyful childhood and school readiness.
From our families
“Libélula is the rare kind of school where you feel the warmth the moment you walk in. Our child has blossomed here.”— Allie Fero
Come see our little school
A warm welcome is waiting.
Meet our educators, explore our classrooms, and imagine your child at Libélula.
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