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The Serra PreSchool

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neighborhood: Presidio · Telephone: (415) 561-2200 · Website: www.Theserrapreschool.com

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Contact Info

The Serra PreSchool
#7 Building, Funston Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129

www.Theserrapreschool.com

Tel: (415) 561-2200
Fax: (415) 561-2201

Director: Marybeth Cody
theserrapreschool@earthlink.net

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Development of social skills and work habits
Home-school connection
Discipline
Facilities
Health
Safety

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 14
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

The overall philosophy of The Serra Preschool recognizes that each child is important and holds a unique place in the world. We understand, respect and respond to the individual gifts and interests o...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

The child is greeted at the beginning of the day by the teachers and is invited to play. All areas of the school are open for them to explore: the art room, the manipulative and movement room, the dra...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 4 years to --
Days:
	Mon 1pm - 4pm
	Tue 1pm - 4pm
	Wed 1pm - 4pm
	Thu 1pm - 4pm
	Fri 1pm - 4pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day	No
School year	09/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program	07/2008 - 07/2008
Total enrollment	35
Student/teacher ratio	6:1
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years and 6 months

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Tution is $7,300 for a 10 month period.

Childcare is available from 8:30 to 9:00am.

Optional lunch is available from 12:00 to 1:00.
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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, upon birth
Deadline for applications	Rolling
Application Information	$25.00
Acceptance criteria:	Selective based on sibling priority, diversity

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Convent of the Sacred Heart
Stuart Hall for Boys
Hamlin
San Francisco Day School
Town School for Boys
St Stephen's
St. Vincent de Paul
Holy Name of Jesus
Ecole Notre Dame des Victoires
St. Hilary's
Katherine Delmar Burke's
St. Philip's

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