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Nihonmachi Little Friends Preschool & After School Program Nihonmachi Little Friends (NLF) is a full-day, Japanese, multicultural childcare organization.

Its preschool-age programs operate from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday through Friday, and provide stimulating developmental activities for 2.10 to 5 years olds. Children must be toilet-trained prior to enrollment. Our After School Program (ASP) is a Japanese bilingual, multicultural school-age childcare program serving Kindergarted through fifth graders. It is open from 1:00 to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, during the regular school year.

10/14/2026

New Course! The Big Steps 5K takes you around Golden Gate Park’s Polo Field, with our NLF senseis cheering you on along the way. There’s still time to register and donate if you haven’t yet!

See you there Oct 18 at 9 a.m.! ⏰🏃‍♀️🏃🏁🏅

09/28/2026

Save the date! Join us as Nihonmachi Little Friends celebrates our 51st year at the annual Sushi Social — Friday, November 13, 5:00–7:00 p.m. 🍣🎉

An evening of delicious sushi, w**e and sake tastings, and stories from five decades of community. Tickets $150/person.

RSVP details coming soon!

09/26/2026

T-minus 5 days! Registering by Sept 30 is the only way to guarantee your free SumoFish-designed tee for the Big Steps 5K.

Bring the whole crew, strollers and pups welcome!
Register → www.bit.ly/nlf5k

09/13/2026

Register today and join us for our 13th Annual Big Steps for Little Friends 5K Run/Walk as it returns to Golden Gate Park on Sunday, October 18 at 9:00 a.m.

Lace up for a morning of movement, community, and connection with post-race refreshments, Undoukai events, and a prize drawing for every participant. Stroller- and dog-friendly!

🔗🎟️ Register now at www.nlfchildcare.org or using our link in bio ( www.bit.ly/nlf5k ) $50 adults | $30 youth (17 & under) by September 30th.

04/16/2026

NLF looks forward to the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival each year—a celebration that brings our community together. 🌸🎈

This year’s opening weekend storm impacted many of the artisans, small businesses, and nonprofits who make it so special.

Please consider supporting the recovery fundraiser or sharing:
https://bit.ly/nccbf-recoveryfund

If you’re able, we invite you to give or share and help uplift the community that makes this festival so meaningful.

04/09/2026

🌸 We’re so excited to share a special glimpse into our community! 🌸

Take a moment to watch our video and experience the joy, culture, and connection that make Nihonmachi Little Friends so special for 50 years!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/2LkqlCItN3g?si=8ffrrYHC6hot7Qx6

And don’t forget—come see us in person this weekend at the Children’s Village during the Cherry Blossom Festival!

Stop by our booth for our fun Yo-Yo Balloon Game
Meet our amazing community
Learn more about our programs

Bring your family, invite your friends, and celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

Address

1830 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA
94115

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+14159228898

Website

http://www.nlfchildcare.org/

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