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Golden Gate Regional Center Early Start
Ask GGRC about assessment for an infant or toddler with developmental concerns. The Early Start program serves San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo counties. A team assesses eligibility.
Provider informationLocal guide · Forest Hill, San Francisco
Speech therapy for kids: Forest Hill, San Francisco
For a play visit from Forest Hill, use J.P. Murphy Playground’s current 9th Avenue address. The operator lists a children’s play area and courts; books and speech contacts are below.
Forest Hill, San FranciscoOfficial sources
Local support
Find speech support in San Francisco.
An evaluation checks your child’s speech and language skills. These contacts can explain how to ask for one.
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SFUSD Early Childhood Special Education
SFUSD publishes a preschool intake packet for requesting a special education assessment. Use the district’s age-appropriate assessment route and confirm residency. Speech-language services depend on assessment and eligibility.
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SF State Nicholas Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic
The university clinic offers children’s speech-language screening, evaluation and therapy through supervised graduate clinicians. The clinic is at Burk Hall on SF State’s San Francisco campus. Services are by appointment during academic semesters; apply through its official page and ask about current openings or the waitlist.
Provider informationThese services are independent of Speech Blubs. Contact them to confirm how to request an evaluation, who they serve and current availability.
Speech Blubs
Start with your child’s age.
Choose an age to open the Speech Blubs quiz.
The quiz opens in English.
How old is your child?
Speech Blubs
Small moments of play, together.
In Speech Blubs, children watch other children say words and make sounds. Join in, pause and give your child time to respond. Ask your child’s speech therapist which activities fit their needs.
Start the quizThe quiz opens in English.
San Francisco
Talk together during the day.
A walk, a book or a snack can give you a reason to talk together. Follow what interests your child.
These places are examples from across the city. Check their addresses before planning a visit from your neighborhood.
01 / J.P. Murphy Playground
City option
Talk about what your child notices.
J.P. Murphy Playground is listed at 1960 9th Avenue and has a play structure and sports courts. Its features list includes an accessible children’s play area, parking and restroom. 1960 9th Avenue, San Francisco
A familiar action can give your child an easy way to take a turn. Describe going up or coming down, then wait. If your child points to a different part of the structure, answer that interest. You can stop talking for a while and simply join in the play.
lookagainyour turn
Plan your visit 
02 / Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch
City option
Start with a favorite picture.
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch has English-language books for children. Use its current calendar to choose a separate book visit or activity. 451 Jersey Street, San Francisco
Let your child choose one picture. Describe what they notice, then pause.
bookthis oneagain
Plan your visit 
03 / The app
Offer two choices and pause.
Show two familiar toys or foods and name them. Give your child time to respond with a look, a gesture, a sound or a word.
this onemoreyour turn
The app Forest Hill, San Francisco
Questions from parents
Where can I start with speech therapy in San Francisco?
Start with the local contacts above. Your child’s age and home address can help identify the appropriate service. Ask how to request an evaluation and what information to provide.
How do I request a school speech evaluation?
If your child attends an SFUSD public school, ask the school principal about requesting a special education assessment. For children ages 3–5, check SFUSD’s preschool intake route. If your child attends a private or parochial school, confirm the assessment route with the district where that school is located. A neighborhood name alone does not establish district assignment or eligibility.
Does Speech Blubs replace a speech therapist?
Speech Blubs provides activities for practice at home with a caregiver. Local professionals provide evaluations and individual care. Ask your child’s therapist which home activities fit their goals.
Which languages are available in the app?
Speech Blubs’ official FAQ currently lists English (American and British), German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Swedish, Polish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Lithuanian and Romanian. Check the current language information and choose what fits your family before subscribing.
Where can I read or play with my child in San Francisco?
The park and library cards on this page suggest specific places to visit together. Check their linked official pages for current hours, access and events before you travel. If a destination is outside your neighborhood, plan the trip and confirm the entrance you want to use.
How much does Speech Blubs cost?
Speech Blubs is a subscription app. Check the current price, available trial and renewal terms directly in the quiz or your app store before subscribing.
Forest Hill, San Francisco
Speech and language support for families in Forest Hill, San Francisco
Start with the play structure
J.P. Murphy Playground is listed at 1960 9th Avenue. The operator describes a play structure and sports courts. Its features list includes an accessible children’s play area, accessible parking and an accessible restroom. Check the facility information for the access feature your family needs before leaving.
You can make the children’s play area the focus of a short visit from Forest Hill. The courts serve a different activity from the play structure. There is no need to combine every part of the site or arrange a scheduled program for a small shared outing.
Carry one observation into a story
A familiar action can give your child an easy way to take a turn. Describe going up or coming down, then wait. If your child points to a different part of the structure, answer that interest. You can stop talking for a while and simply join in the play.
Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch at 451 Jersey Street is another San Francisco book option, with its own journey to plan. Ask for a picture book related to your child’s interests. You can look for an action from the playground in the book later at home.
When you want speech support
If you are worried about your child’s speech, use the San Francisco contacts above. Ask which assessment route fits your child’s age and home address. Bring a few examples from daily life. Speech Blubs offers home practice; a professional can assess your child’s needs and discuss next steps.
Official sources
- Golden Gate Regional Center Early Start · Sources reviewed:
- SFUSD Early Childhood Special Education · Sources reviewed:
- SF State Nicholas Certo Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic · Sources reviewed:
- Speech Blubs: App languages · Sources reviewed:
- SFUSD special education assessments · Sources reviewed:
- Speech Blubs official FAQ: available app languages · Sources reviewed:
- J.P. Murphy Playground — San Francisco Recreation and Park · Sources reviewed:
- Noe Valley/Sally Brunn Branch — San Francisco Public Library · Sources reviewed:
- J.P. Murphy Playground is listed at 1960 9th Avenue and has a play structure and sports courts. Official sources
- Its features list includes an accessible children’s play area, parking and restroom. Official sources